WHERE IS YOUR IMPRIMATUR?

Books which address matters of faith and morals are required by canon law to display an imprimatur and nihil obstat. At the present time, however, we do not believe that a bishop whom we may approach for such approval exists, either in our diocese of residence or the place of publication. Yet, even without such approval, we believe this book is essential reading for every Catholic.
Despite the unavailability of the proper authority to approve this work, we are yet bound to obey the first and eighth commandments. These commandments make it clear that heresy and lies have absolutely no rights in the eyes of God. Canon 1325 states that heresy can be incurred merely by remaining silent and failing to defend the faith publicly, if necessary. This "higher" law requires us to violate the letter of the laws pertaining to publication, since to refrain from speaking out would violate the spirit of ALL law. For every Catholic should know that we are bound to give up our life, rather than deny the faith.
Heresy is now so widespread and all-pervasive that it would be impossible for most Catholics to learn the truth without assistance. These Catholics are in grave spiritual danger, whether they realize it or not, and in the common opinion of moral theologians we must assist them even at the risk of our own lives. Should we fail to render such assistance, we would ourselves commit mortal sin. We are, there-fore, obligated to present here the truth, that our light might shine before men, for the supreme law is the salvation of souls.
In the Old Testament, the Maccabees refused to fight on the Sabbath against King Antiochus' army and suffered a devastating defeat as a result. Following this incident, they determined that battle on the Sabbath day, if done for God's glory, could not violate the law. Likewise, Christ condemned as Pharisaical the neglect of the sheep in the pit. Lest we leave Christ's sheep in the pit of ignorance and despair, we have compiled this book, that the "blind" might see and the "lame" be seen again to tread the straight path of the Lord.