A Plain Statement of the Doctrines Objected to in the Church of Rome And the Reasons Fairly Assigned for Separating From Her Communion

"A Plain Statement of the Doctrines Objected to in the Church of Rome" by Joseph Reilly is a thoughtful exploration of one man's departure from the Roman Catholic Church due to theological disagreements. The book follows Reilly’s spiritual journey, starting with his early ambition to become a clergyman, and then recounts the growing questions he had as he studied the Bible. Reilly carefully examines specific church doctrines, especially the invocation of saints, purgatory, and transubstantiation, and says that these teachings cannot be supported by the Bible. He explains that his choice to separate was influenced by a sincere search for what he believed to be the true teachings of Jesus Christ, which he felt had become clouded by the added practices of the Church of Rome, ultimately encouraging readers to independently study the scriptures.