Christopher West breaks his silence in Theology of the Body debate

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Atlanta, Ga., Oct 22, 2009 / 05:11 pm (CNA).-

Christopher West issued his first reply to critics of his approach to teaching the Theology of the Body today, explaining that it is not a “point by point” answer and that his purpose is to focus on the “pivotal point of the conversation.” At the heart of the heated debate, West argues, is whether or not man can be sexually redeemed by God's grace in this life.

The at-times loud exchange over West's presentation of the Theology of the Body was first touched off by an appearance he made on ABC's show “Nightline” last May.

Responding to the interview, scholars who teach Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body accused West of being imprudent in presenting the late Pope's message, while others lent him their support.

For his part, Christopher West remained silent until today, when the public relations firm, The Maximus Group, released his response titled, “The Theology of the Body Debate: The Pivotal Question.”

West began his four-page response by thanking those who came to his defense and offered him support, including Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop Kevin Rhoades. Speaking to his critics, he thanked those who “offered thoughtful critiques of my work and helpful suggestions on how to improve it, ” adding that he has “taken them to heart.”

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