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 My 32 year-old-son is agnostic Asking for suggestions of books that I can order for my son to change his agnostic beliefs. He informed me that he believes in a higher power, but not convinced of any Christian beliefs. He thinks the Catholic church is good at keeping people in line by making them feel guilt. And, he does not think that is a bad thing, as it helped him with morals growing up. He is not so convinced about the bible. He says when there is proof that he will believe. That he must see something to be convinced. And, believes that Catholics are superstitious. He is a very intelligent man, far more intelligent than I, his mother. I do not have the gift to convince him of our Catholic faith. He was raised Catholic, but he has his own mind.(which I would love to change) I can only pray for him.  |
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Re: My 32 year-old-son is agnostic Have him read "The Everlasting Man" by G. K. Chesterton and see what he thinks then.  Chesterton was a journalist not a priest or any kind of church leader, but he understood philosophy and the human heart like no one else. He used common sense and wit to help people understand such issues. I rather think your son might come to see things quite differently after reading anything by Chesterton from his mystery novels (the Father Brown series) to poetry, to newspaper articles to biographies. Everything he wrote pointed to God and why we should believe in God and in his Church. But he's never hamfisted or mean--just the opposite. All the best. I will remember your son in my Evening Prayer intentions. God bless. __________________ The external deserts in the world are growing, because the internal deserts have become so vast. -- Pope Benedict XVI Tiber Swim Team, Class of '87. Inklings!  "Sanctum erit, facere bonum" Della's blog: http://dellakmg.blogspot.com/ |
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