Review by its_just_julez -- Wilderness Cry

[its_just_julez]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Wilderness Cry" by Hilary L Hunt M.D..]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Science and Philosophy are what Hilary L. Hunt M.D. uses to find the answers to his many questions. Wilderness Cry is a book that addresses the Bible, the Trinity, free will, guilt and shame, and many other talking points. If you are a Christian who constantly has many misunderstandings or notable disagreements of what the church teaches, this book is truly a great pick. The author allows you to be open-minded enough to question and interpret the teachings of God and how they fit into our day-to-day life.

The author was raised in a Catholic home and went through his sacraments as all Catholics do. Once he got older and became worldly, he soon discovered that the teachings he learned through the Catholic church were misguided and now looks at the church as an organized religion. Hilary's educational background covers mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and quantum mechanics. Keeping this in mind, he always had the ability to believe and process concepts that are not always tangible. At age 30, he started his journey of understanding. Naturally, Science and Philosophy are the core of his findings. After 20 years, it resulted in this transcript, Wilderness Cry. In the book, he mentions the arrest of Galileo by the Roman Inquisition due to his work. It mentions the burning of people and children under the pretense that they witches, the slaughter of Islam descendants during the crusades, and many more controversial subjects. It makes you wonder if the Catholic teachings are always correct.

Wilderness Cry by Hilary L. Hunt M.D. is a book that allows you to draw to a conclusion without ideas forced down your throat. The author has done a great deal of research, and it shows. His approach to answering these many questions is valid, and he came to solid conclusions. His thoughts and beliefs were clear and logical, and because of this, it was easy to digest.

The book was more than I expected. I enjoyed the way the author constantly challenged the teachings of the church. It was refreshing to find someone bold enough to ask these types of questions. By bringing this book to light, the author threw a spanner in the works. People would want to dig deeper and look for the truth in all the misinterpretations of things. I did not find this book unfounded in any way. Of course, there will be a few who might be offended when reading this book. Unfortunately, that is a consequence for people who think outside the box and challenge faith. We all know religion is one of those topics that you need to handle delicately, or you will face ridicule for thinking differently.

While reading, I noticed one or two grammatical errors. I, therefore, award Wilderness Cry 3 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to those who belong to the catholic denomination. I also think it would be great for youth groups or book clubs to teach and have lively debates. If you are of a different religious belief but enjoy learning about the Catholic faith, I believe you would enjoy this read too. If you do not question, you will not find the answers you seek and gain more knowledge. It is the attitude you need, ask questions about your religion. It is not sinful because it is necessary.

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[Bigwig1973]

I like how you recommend this book in the beginning to people who have issues with the church, or with those who question the church. The book was much more critical of the church than what I expected from the title, so it's nice that you provided "fair warning" at the get-go. Nice review!