I'm currently reading the book,"The Purpose Driven Life." by Rick Warren. Does the Catholic Church approve of this book? I was hoping "I;'m A Catholic "will see this and answer.. Thanks to all who respond.
2007-03-24 05:36:26 · 10 answers · asked by xjaz1 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Catholic Church does not have a "forbidden book list", but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be prudent. Reading a book should have a purpose. If we just read a book out of curiosity, and are unprepared to critically read it, we could fall prey to anti-chirstian thought.
Here is a review from Catholic Answers on the author and book that would be good to give consideration to before you read it.
http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2005/0512fea2.asp
2007-03-24 06:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure reading a book is okay as long as its not profane well in my taste anyway. But I'm not a Catholic, Nor Protestant, Nor Jewish. So as I say the best book is the bible but others dont think so but hey its ur soul I just advice that u live wisely. : )
2007-03-24 12:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Seth H 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It should be fine. We don't oppose you form seeking answers to questions you may have. I'm catholic and have a great fascination with Wicca. Doesn't mean I want to be Wicca I just want to know about it.
2007-03-24 12:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by norielorie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has read it. There is nothing wrong with it. It is a good book.
2007-03-24 12:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know more about Catholicism than any of you.
Don't listen to the Catholic Church. You will know only fear and bigotry. That's the one that had a problem with Darwin, J.K. Rowling, Marx, and many others.
2007-03-24 12:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Who cares. Gods not going to be mad at you for reading a book. Some people on here thing God is a nazi.
2007-03-24 12:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think it's okay to read anything that you want.
2007-03-24 12:55:20 · answer #7 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There should be no words that a true religion is afraid of, if they are, then they are trying to hide something from you..
2007-03-24 12:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by XX 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it.
2007-03-24 12:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by cynical 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You, sir, are a lickspittle. Read what pleases you.
Happy hunting
2007-03-24 12:40:36 · answer #10 · answered by og_i_og 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋