Catholic Answers Live - Does Theology Help or Harm Faith?

Many argue that a simpler faith without lots of theologizing is closer to true Christianity. Mark explains why that is not necessarily so.

Questions Covered:

• 07:50 - I think theology harms faith. There are so many false theologies. 
• 22:27 - I think that theology is important to faith. I was an agnostic and was unbaptized. I was first led to faith through the Episcopal church, but theology helped me to find Truth in the Catholic faith. 
• 33:00 - Theology classes, depending on who teaches, can be very harmful. It can even cause a person to lose her faith. 
• 49:12 - I think theology has the potential to harm faith.  

Resources Mentioned:

 

• Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed