Desire & Deception

Questions that need answering...

In Desire and Deception, Mr. Coulombe has presented several lines of evidence for a strict interpretation of the doctrine, "Extra Ecclesium Nulla Salus". Whether or not you agree with his conclusions or analysis (I can't say I do completely), I think it is difficult to come away from this book without realizing that something has gone terribly wrong in the Catholic Church over the last century. Simply put, if our doctrines inspire indifferentism rather than zeal for the salvation of souls outside of the Church, then something is dreadfully amiss. I have subtracted two stars for the following reasons: 1) I believe it would have been beneficial to better represent more conservative interpretations that lie somewhere between Frs. Feeney and Rahner. 2) There are numerous typographical errors that need to be corrected. If Vincent reads these reviews, I would be willing to send him an email with the errors I found. Thank you, Tumblar House and Mr Coulombe!

These were the first books I've read by Mr. Coulombe. I consider myself quite lucky to have found someone as insightful and knowledgeable in such an enormously important subject, particularly in these days. I look forward to reading all his other books.

Desire & Deception