Rating: 
Summary: Beautiful book
Review: What a beautiful book! This book, I should point out, is intended for Catholics, but, as many reviewers have attested to, non-Catholics can get something out of it as well. The book is set-up in a question-and-answer format. Each of the Pope's answers is a gem of wisdom and spirituality. The answers are philosophical, intellectual renderings of the Pope's teachings. They are an outstretched hand to the modern world, offering the love of Christ and his Church to every human being. The tone is one of joy, hope, and courage. He covers the issues of atheism, triumphalism, abortion, the death penalty, ecumenism, and human rights ( to give a few examples). Some are angered by the Pope's answer on Buddhism, but I fail to see what they find offensive. The Pope explains the major differences between the religions. He puts to rest the notion that Buddhist mysticism and Christian mysticism are compatible. He doesn't say that Buddhism is from Satan or that Buddhism is devoid of any truth. In fact, John Paul acknowledges that most religions contain much truth. The Pope exhorts us to celebrate what we have in common. Enjoy!
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