While some people may find this book
offensive, I thought it had interesting points. The author opens with
a diatribe about God. He seems very angry and disillusioned with the
Church. If you find it offensive, skip it.
The second section of the book presents
a history of the Catholic Church, mostly it's mistakes. However, the
section is factual and gives an overview of the Church evolving over
time. I don't think anyone can deny that the Church has made terrible
errors, but now it appears to be trying to reform itself.
In one section, the author lets up on
his criticism and acknowledges that many good people and relief
organizations sponsored by the Church have done a great deal of good.
It's a needed section to give some respite from the continual
criticism.
The book is described as being humerus.
I didn't find it amusing. I found it informative and a rather dismal
picture of a huge bureaucracy trying to manage itself
.
I reviewed this book for Net Galley.
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