Do You Believe?

Product Description We've all been taught some basic guidelines for living a good life: "Tell the truth." "Share." "Be on time." In much the same way, Christianity has its own set of guidelines. These lists of core truths that Christians believe and live by are known as creeds. In "Do You Believe?," you'll learn the history of the creeds — the reasons behind them and the way the predominant ones developed. You'll also find out the answers to such questions as: • What is a creed, and why do we have one? • Where did creeds come from? • What "shape" do creeds have? • What do the creeds say about the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and judgment? • What are three reasons that the creeds are useful to Christians? • Are the creeds biblical? • What two main purposes does the Nicene Creed serve? • What heresies do the creeds confront and answer? • What are the considerations that went into the development of the various creeds? • Why do we use "Father" and "He" when speaking about God? This booklet also includes the full texts of the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. About the Author Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church and the author of several best-selling books, including "Crossing the Tiber." He is a regular guest on "Catholic Answers Live" and has appeared on many other radio and TV programs, including "Fox News." He is writer, producer and host of the 10-part video/DVD series "The Footprints of God: the Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine." A father of four, he owns a business in Michigan where he lives with his wife and two younger daughters. R. Dennis Walters co-authored with Steve Ray "The Papacy," published by Catholic Answers. A native of California, he spent eight years in seminary there before earning a Ph.D. in literature at Michigan State University. He is currently pursuing a degree in theological studies and is a candidate for ordination to the Permanent Deaconate. He has taught at the high school and university levels, and is currently RCIA Director at Christ the King Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan.