Amazon.com description: Product Description: Our Cherished Beliefs is a witty, informative and entertaining journey into present-day Catholic theology as seen from the perspective of a person in the pew instead of the priest in the pulpit. This book examines in detail the many points of conflict between official Catholic teaching and the personal beliefs held by many of the laity, in a non-scholarly, easy-to-understand “blue collar” style. Using reason and logic, the writer challenges many of the church’s long-held traditions in the light of today’s contemporary world-view, with loving sympathy and compassion laced with gentle humor. An excellent stimulus for theological discussion. Highly recommended.