Catholic Controversies gives Catholics and others seeking the truth a valuable resource for correcting the most common misunderstandings and myths perpetuated by the media, university professors and the uninformed. Catholic Controversies collects the very best articles addressing most of the “hot-button” issues used to undermine both the authority of the Church and the faith of Catholics, especially young people. The topics range from proofs of God’s existence to the Spanish Inquisition to human cloning and stem-cell research.Learn from some of the best modern thinkers:* how history and archaeology corroborate the Gospels* how the Crusades were defensive wars necessary to save Christianity* the overwhelming evidence that the Eucharist contains the Real Presence of Christ* how contraception undermines happy marriages* why marriage is inherently heterosexualStephen Gabriel makes it easy to digest these articles by providing an introduction to each topic and a summary, presented in bullet format, of the highlights and conclusions of each article. Every Catholic wishing to be armed with the facts should read this book. "A very useful reader that dispels many of the myths, black legends, and disinformation scams that impede a real understanding of the Catholic Church." ~ George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, DC "Did you ever have a friendly (or not so friendly) discussion with someone over hot buttons issues regarding the teachings or history of the Catholic Church and left saying, 'I wish I had been prepared better'? Well after reading the magnificent collection of essays in Catholic Controversies compiled by Stephen Gabriel, you will never have to say that again. Whether it is Scripture, Church History, Doctrine or the Moral teachings of the Church, Gabriel has collected the very best of Catholic modern day authors to help your friends, if not become Catholic, well, at least to be truly well informed so they can make up their own minds about the Catholic Church." ~ Father C. J. McCloskey, Research Fellow at the Faith and Reason Institute in Washington, DC "I can't imagine a better or handier reference for explaining and defending the Catholic position on all the 'hot-button' issues. Stephen Gabriel has surveyed many different fields--bioethics, public policy, history, sociology--to find the most authoritative and compelling voices. This book is as close to the Last Word as you're going to find between two covers." ~ Mike Aquilina, Executive Vice President, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, author of many Catholic books, television host Stephen Gabriel was born in Quincy Massachusetts. The son of a merchant sea captain and a homemaker, he moved with his parents and five siblings to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and then to the Panama Canal Zone, where he attended high school. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a B.A. in economics. He received an M.S. in finance and a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois. He is a retired economist with the federal government. In 1986, he coauthored an award-winning book entitled Financing the Agricultural Sector: Future Challenges and Policy Alternatives (Westview Press). Gabriel has written three books on fatherhood: To Be a Father: 200 Promises That Will Transform You, Your Marriage, and Your Family (Moorings Press, 2010), Speaking to the Heart: A Father's Guide to Growth in Virtue (Moorings Press, 2011), and The Indispensable Dad: A Guide to Cultivating Family Happiness, Virtue, and Success (Scepter Publishers, 2020). He edited a book on Catholic apologetics entitled Catholic Controversies: Understanding Church Teachings and Events in History (Moorings Press, 2010). He also wrote a book for grandparents entitled Hope for your Grandchildren: Talking to the Third Generation About What Matters (Scepter Publishers, 2022). Alone with Jesus: Praying with the Gospels (Moorings Press, 2022) is his most recent book. Stephen Gabriel lives in Falls Church, Virginia with his wife, Peggy. They have eight adult children and 35 grandchildren (at this writing!). Used Book in Good Condition