Dr. Thomas Woods Jr. begins his study of the Church’s contributions to the building of Western Civilization by debunking the myths that minimize and falsify the influence of Catholicism on Western culture.

Exposition of the numerous and amazing contributions the Catholic Church has made to society with a look at how much the scientific world owes to the discoveries of priests and monks.

Contributions to the building of Western Civilization with a look at the priests who were leading pioneers in astronomy, geology, and other sciences.

Contributions to the building of Western Civilization with an in-depth look at what really happened in the Galileo case.

Contributions to the building of Western Civilization with a look at the Church’s long time role as protector and facilitator of knowledge and learning.

Examination of some of the arguments Church scholars have made for the existence of God.

A look at the importance of monks as the protectors of learning and knowledge during the barbarian invasions and the Middle Ages.

A look at the numerous acts of dynamic and selfless charity practiced by Catholics throughout the ages.

How western standards of morality have been decisively shaped by the Catholic Church.

How modern western legal systems are a kind of secular residue of Catholicism's vision of law.

How modern western legal systems are a kind of secular residue of Catholicism's vision of law.

Numerous situations in which Catholics have been persecuted for their faith.

Review of all the areas in which the Church affected culture and society.