Dogma Evolution & Papal FallaciesAuthorHouse, 30 במאי 2007 - 352 עמודים Dan Brown's best-selling novel and subsequent popular movie, The DaVinci Code, created a sensation and intense criticism from the Roman Catholic clergy; yet it was fiction! Now, with Imma Penn's Dogma Evolution and Papal Fallicies, little known historical facts have been presented using the actual statements of priests, bishops, emperors, kings, popes and contemporary chroniclers. It shines a bright light on the evolution of Christian religious beliefs and practices that inspired Dan Brown's creation. A darker side of Catholicism is revealed - its schism controversies, the antipopes, papal corruptions and obscenities, the selling of indulgences, simony, the Inquisition condoned and encouraged by 73 popes, and the torture and the burning at the stake of hundreds of thousands of non-believers. Penn's critical history of the Roman Catholic Church shows the Curia presiding over an institution still in tune with the 13th century. Modern-day "cafeteria" Catholics may be surprised by some of the facts which have been kept out of the public eye. They may also be fascinated to learn how Catholic religious doctrine and rituals have evolved from pagan practices. Catholicism is ripe for reform. The recent priestly misbehaviors and the cover-up are well known and repetitive of the Church's reactions to the misdeeds of its past. A fresh, transparent approach is needed to cleanse the institution of it excessive non-spiritual baggage. It is no wonder that some prominent Catholics, like authors Garry Wills and James Carroll, have called for a Vatican III, a coming together of the Church, to bring about the necessary public apologies and reforms. Readers may be interested to learn of the revelations in this book. |
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... Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians. Our human need for accepting, and worshipping God is extremely strong, even bordering on a genetic instinct. We are influenced by our parents, peers and mentors. As far as we know ...
... Jewish reformer and prophet, Jesus, who had no intention of founding a new religion; to the energetic efforts of a zealous preacher, Paul, who was convinced the end of the world was imminent during his lifetime. Paul invented a new ...
... Jewish, Christian or Turkish [Muslim] appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit.” Renaissance politician and philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) also had ...
... Jewish observances, and to follow their faith rather than their laws. It describes Paul's conversion directly from ... Jews he had not met. The glories of the Church and a Christian life are emphasized. It dwells on the moral and ...
... Jews. (The word “Jew” is used as a slur over 60 times.) There are no parables and only two miracles of Jesus described in John. Not once is the apostle Paul or his traveling companion mentioned in that Gospel. c. 93 – First (Pastoral) ...
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Doctrine Dogma the Sacraments | 45 |
The Changing Nature of Jesus | 79 |
Catholic Symbolism | 91 |
The Primacy of Papal Power | 99 |
Papal Corruption Immoral Behavior | 163 |
The Unbroken Chain? | 219 |
Catholic Holy Days Festivals | 239 |
Celibacy Absurdities | 249 |
The Venerables | 277 |
Other Early Religions of the Middle East | 295 |
Religious Persecutions | 303 |
Catholic Chronology in Context | 321 |
Bibliography | 343 |