The Vicar's Faq

The Vicar's FAQ is a clear, contemporary introduction to the Christian faith. Caroline Symcox's lively question-and-answer format provides a fascinating and informal way of discussing all aspects of the faith, from why the Church works the way it does to the question of whether God created the universe, why there is suffering and how does Christianity really say we should live our lives.The book is divided into five sections:Introduction: Being a VicarThe Church of England: Past and PresentThe Worship of the Church of England: What we do and why we do itChristian Doctrine: What we Believe and WhyEthics: What Christians Believe They Should (or Shouldn't) Do'As a new curate in the Anglican Church, I'm very aware of the general public's interest both in the business of being ordained and in the Church of which I'm a part. At parties, or at social gatherings, the same questions come up again and again. The people asking don't want to read a treatise on the matter of doctrine or the history of the Church, but want to know more.'Read less