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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
For a number of years now, I have watched videos and clips of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, particularly drawn to his intellectual and multi-faceted exploration into modern and historic issues, transcending time with his insights on religion's powerful energy. This collection of 40 of his most popular telecasts (the criteria of which is never explained, near as I can tell) provides readers a good highlight of his insights and opinions.
What I enjoy most about this book is similarly what has drawn, and retained, me to Archbishop Sheen's work in the past: his discussion of matters around psychology, society, and personality in order to ultimately discuss The Divine and matters of God. Sheen's work has been described as accessible and respected by people of all walks of faith and of all disciplines - and I am inclined to agree with such a sentiment. I enjoyed a number of his telecasts/essays in this book - perhaps "Tolerance" is my favorite - simply because Sheen espoused many universal truths through his arguments, parables, and metaphors. Sheen is perfect for all people who are curious and want to expand their intellect, in not just religion, but other areas as well.
The only genuine critique to be said in my opinion is a matter of the times changing. It is likely that a number of Archbishop Sheen's theses and opinions could be seen in a different light today than they were some 60 years ago. I can certainly say so for some of his thoughts on psychology. Likewise, some of his language and evidence has become dated, largely a product of changes in nomenclature and new evidence coming to light. I myself did find a few of his arguments dated and I did hold beliefs different from Sheen. And perhaps some readers will find his opinions offensive and/or wrong, to which I say, they are certainly entitled to that opinion. I believe Archbishop Sheen would afford them that right of expression. And as for the matter of his lack of citations or the rather light gloss-over through which he discussed some of his thoughts, I would argue it is more a product of these being telecast transcriptions (thus requiring a very limited amount of space and time) rather than a weakness of the opinions themselves.
In the end, I believe Life Is Worth Living is an enriching intellectual endeavor for any reader who wishes to be given an introductory glance at religious, psychological, and social matters - matters which, though written and talked about 60 years ago, are still very pertinent to today's day and age. Archbishop Sheen's humility and genuine care for his fellow man shines through this text.
What I enjoy most about this book is similarly what has drawn, and retained, me to Archbishop Sheen's work in the past: his discussion of matters around psychology, society, and personality in order to ultimately discuss The Divine and matters of God. Sheen's work has been described as accessible and respected by people of all walks of faith and of all disciplines - and I am inclined to agree with such a sentiment. I enjoyed a number of his telecasts/essays in this book - perhaps "Tolerance" is my favorite - simply because Sheen espoused many universal truths through his arguments, parables, and metaphors. Sheen is perfect for all people who are curious and want to expand their intellect, in not just religion, but other areas as well.
The only genuine critique to be said in my opinion is a matter of the times changing. It is likely that a number of Archbishop Sheen's theses and opinions could be seen in a different light today than they were some 60 years ago. I can certainly say so for some of his thoughts on psychology. Likewise, some of his language and evidence has become dated, largely a product of changes in nomenclature and new evidence coming to light. I myself did find a few of his arguments dated and I did hold beliefs different from Sheen. And perhaps some readers will find his opinions offensive and/or wrong, to which I say, they are certainly entitled to that opinion. I believe Archbishop Sheen would afford them that right of expression. And as for the matter of his lack of citations or the rather light gloss-over through which he discussed some of his thoughts, I would argue it is more a product of these being telecast transcriptions (thus requiring a very limited amount of space and time) rather than a weakness of the opinions themselves.
In the end, I believe Life Is Worth Living is an enriching intellectual endeavor for any reader who wishes to be given an introductory glance at religious, psychological, and social matters - matters which, though written and talked about 60 years ago, are still very pertinent to today's day and age. Archbishop Sheen's humility and genuine care for his fellow man shines through this text.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A great apologetics book, though YMMV on the fact that it's transcribed.