What Christians Believe

Today, more than a quarter of Americans claim no religious affiliation at all. Religious belief in general, and Christianity in particular, is increasingly regarded as mythical and unreasonablethe superstitious product of prescientific minds. Butwhatdo thoughtfulChristiansactuallybelieve? In this short book, renowned preacher, teacher, and theologian Bishop Robert Barron invites skeptics, seekers, and lifelongChristiansalike to consider this question through one of Christianity's most pivotal texts: the Nicene Creed, an ancient statement of faith that has guided Christian thought for 1700 years and is still accepted byChristiansaround the world today. With philosophical and theological acumen, Bishop Barron walks through theCreed line by line, explaining itsteachings on the mystery of the Trinity, the saving mission of Jesus Christ, and both the life of the Church below and the life of the world to come. Drawing on Sacred Scripture, Church teaching, andthe richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition,WhatChristiansBelieveunfolds the essentials of the Christian faithwith conviction and clarity.