The Catholic Church in State Politics

Negotiating Prophetic Demands and Political Realities

Auteurs

• David A. Yamane

Paramètres

• Pages: 200 pages
• Temps de lecture: 7 heures

• Esotérisme et religion

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Focusing on the political advocacy of American Catholic Bishops, this work uncovers the hidden influence of the Church in local politics. David Yamane explores the history, achievements, and obstacles faced by bishops and lay colleagues through sociological analysis, current examples, and personal interviews. He highlights how advocacy organizations in thirty-three states and Washington, D.C. navigate the complex relationship between faith's prophetic demands and the realities of secular politics, enhancing the understanding of religion's role in public life.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2005
• Reliure: (souple)