David L. Schindler, Provost/Dean and Gagnon Professor of Fundamental Theology at the Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, has written a strongly-worded criticism ^[1] of Christopher West’s work popularizing JPII’s Theology of the Body. While assuming West’s “intention of fidelity to the Church” and his love for the Church, Schindler believes that West “significantly” distorts the teaching of John Paul II. It is an interesting article and I encourage all to read it.

Personally, I pray that the Nightline piece on West will bring about a stronger overall Catholic apologetic about the nature of human love and sexuality – I think everyone agrees that it is desperately needed today.