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Title: It is never bad to further the conversation regarding one's
Review: To be sure, Papal Sin is a one sided approach to many complex issues, and historical church situations. Wills will be criticised for this. Still, there are many more works done in more agreeable fashion that have been presented unquestioned. It is not news that the Vatican Curia is human and often weak. What is new is the forum for discussing this. Not a few Catholics have been put off by a Vatican "attitude" that reflects an almost disrespect for the everyday believer, as was done when the present pope declared that women in the priesthood could not be even discussed. I think that Wills has put his finger on a real , and unfortunate dynamic in the approach of the church in modern times. This does not discredit the church, and the true believer will find the avenue to love her still. It makes us better believers to understand the weaknesses. Will's book is a good tool for this.
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