Dr. Michael Waldstein who is the official translator of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body – the guy who knows the stuff as it was written in its original language – the guy the Vatican trusted with the late Pope’s archives – wrote a very strong article in support of West and his teaching of Theology of the Body which is published on www.insidecatholic.com today.
I will only quote a short piece of the article here, but I encourage you to go read the entire article for yourself.

I know that …

Christopher West’s Work is “Completely Sound,” says Dr. Janet Smith
I was very excited to receive a note that Dr. Janet Smith had given her support to Christopher West and her own response to the many criticism’s he has received.
Here are some great excerpts from this article by Dr. Janet Smith – a very well respected Catholic Teacher on Marriage and Contraception:

I think we should be very careful in our evaluation of the work of someone who is on the front lines and who is doing pioneer work. Virtually every pioneering …

So my wife convinced me to watch a bit of reality TV last night – yes we watched the premier of Jon and Kate + 8 – or as I like to call it “The Train Wreck that is the Modern American Family”.

We’ve watched the show before though it has been well over a year since we’ve seen it. Admittedly I have liked the show in the past. We decided to watch because my wife had been reading a lot of chatter over the last few weeks in …

I am including here an excerpt of David Schindler’s critique of Christopher West with links to read the full story. I would love for you to come back here and comment with your own thoughts on the matter. Do you agree with Schindler and others who are critical of West? I’d love your thoughts – feel free to discuss amongst yourselves.

EXCERPT

Christopher West’s Theology of the Body
by David L. SchindlerProvost/Dean and Gagnon Professor of Fundamental Theology at the Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Regarding his interview on Nightline, Christopher …

From Todd Lemieux:
Today I found out that I am a perfect match to donate a kidney to my brother who has been suffering from kidney failure for the past few years.
I need to make two round trips to Dallas so that he can get the kidney and get on with teaching at the University of Dallas and life with his wife and son.
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My good friend and former boss Fr. Peter Rossa, Pastor of St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Scottsdale, AZ posted today the text of his homily regarding the “Notre Dame Flap”. I was very moved by the conviction of his words. By now most of you have heard of the issue and outcry that was created when Notre Dame invited Barack Obama to speak and their Commencement. However, many people are still wondering “what’s the big deal?”
I have stayed out of it as I figured much more intelligent and articulate people …

Todd Lemieux is building an army – an army of people who take sainthood seriously. He’s looking for 1000 people who want to strive for Holiness – who will hold one another accountable by prayer, by sharing in the journey, and by being honest w/their struggle in seeking holiness.
Todd Lemieux is the real deal – a man after God’s heart. I’m in, I’m a part of the Sainthood Project and I want you to join us. Sainthood is not easy – it will take sacrifice, it will take a willingness …

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My wife often discuss parenting and how we are going to instill the Gospel values in our children. I have often thought about the problems of my own childhood and adolescence and oh, how I wish I had been raised with an understanding of God’s plan for me and for my body. If only Theology of the Body was something my family had known about. I am also asked by parents often how they should teach the principles found in Theology of the Body to their children – …

I have compiled here the full story of Christopher West’s Nightline Appearance. In the links below you will find everything you need to get a complete picture of West’s appearance – and what others are saying. Then you can feel free to comment – but take the time to get the full story before making assumptions as some people have already done.
My Humble Opinion -
It seems there are differing opinions regarding Christopher West’s appearance on ABC’s Nightline – sharing about Theology of the Body. I wrote about it on Friday …

On Mother’s Day I spent some time reading and reflecting on John Paul II’s landmark document “The Dignity of Women”. In it he lays out the foundation for what is now being termed “The New Feminism”. He affirms women, their role in the family, in society, and in public life. He affirms that the Church too believes women deserve a greater influence in society and are important collaborators with men to bring about the common good.
I decided to read it as an opportunity for me to spend time reflecting on …