{"product_id":"cross-examined-catholic-responses-to-the-worlds-questions","title":"Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile social norms and political movements are rapidly changing, the truth of the Catholic faith stands firm. In \u003cem\u003eCross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are equipped to address even the most sensitive topics, from the existence of God to the existence of hell, from women’s ordination to Marian devotion, from assisted suicide to transgenderism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCross-Examined\u003c\/em\u003e, Fr. Carter Griffin begins each discussion not with Catholic teaching but rather with its most common objections. Articulating these objections serves several purposes. First, it helps Catholics to respect those who do not share their beliefs by identifying intelligent grounds for disagreement. Pointing out objections also helps believers respond more persuasively in discussions with non-Catholic friends. Perhaps most importantly, knowing the common objects instills confidence that the Church is committed to the truth and unafraid to engage with those who dispute her teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter identifying principal objections, each discussion continues with a brief summary of relevant Catholic teaching and then responds to each objection in turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our shrill age that seems ever less capable of rational discourse, the method used in \u003cem\u003eCross-Examined \u003c\/em\u003ecan offer a way to remain faithful to our beliefs while acknowledging, respecting, and responding to alternative points of view.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46181135515874,"sku":"A0267","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":46952648179938,"sku":"E0267","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/7134\/1538\/files\/cross-examined-front-cover.jpg?v=1733603430","url":"https:\/\/store.stpaulcenter.com\/products\/cross-examined-catholic-responses-to-the-worlds-questions","provider":"St. Paul Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}