Janet Smith on Christopher West

Someone just sent me this article by Dr. Janet Smith regarding Christopher West and the latest stirrings about his work. I think you will find this interesting. As always, I am interested in your comments. I will continue to say that I have tremendous respect for those who put themselves out there, as Mr. West has done and continues to do, in order to present to the public something new and in new ways. I have undergone a level of public scrutiny myself regarding my own advice and opinions regarding love, dating, and marriage, so I know how challenging and risky it is to do what Mr. West has done. The writings of John Paul II on "Theology of the Body" are going to take decades to unpack, and Mr. West is to be respected for being a forerunner to bringing these teachings of the Pope to the attention of the world. The subject matter is very delicate, and I think Dr. Smith makes an excellent point about how scholars disagree with their colleagues as a natural aspect of academic life. There is no doubt the teachings of John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" will go through countless disagreements among scholars for a long time to come.

Again, here is the article, and please comment.