Why I Am Roman Catholic

Levering (theology, Univ. of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary; The Theology of Robert Barron) tells readers that he became a Roman Catholic because of his belief that Catholicism responds to a deep yearning and existential need. He refers to his book as an “unfinished meditation” on his Catholic life. He explains his reasons for converting from Quakerism to Catholicism, including his understanding of Catholic doctrine and its teachings on marriage, though he also addresses the clergy sex abuse scandals. He discusses ecumenism, acknowledging admiration for some Protestant theologians, but maintains that the Catholic Church is the sole true credo for him. Levering also opposes liberal Christianity, which he finds anti-ecclesiastical and opposed to doctrine. Catholic theological exegesis, with a focus on the opening verses of the book of Genesis, is also covered.