The Catholic Church and the Nation-State: Comparative Perspectives (Religion and Politics series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589011155 ISBN 13: 9781589011151

Verlag: Georgetown University Press, 2006

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This book is a valuable part of the research and literature on the role of the church in contemporary society and politics. It is recommended for serious study and discussion among those in academic, religious and policy circles and is also an important read for anyone trying to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing the church today. Conscience An excellent book that does what it sets out to do: give the reader a broader and yet in-depth understanding of the church's role in the political and transnational sphere. It is an excellent addition to theological and academic libraries. Catholic Library World Exactly how the Catholic Church relates to contemporary states and how these relationships vary over time and between countries are important questions for students of religion and politics. This book is one of the most significant recent contributions to a growing literature that addresses these issues in a truly comparative fashion. Politics and Religion Worthwhile reading for anyone interested in the myriad ways in which the Vatican interacts with governments and political parties throughout the world. Historians of Women Religious of Britain and Ireland

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How much does the Vatican, and national Catholic Churches, influence politics and public policy debates in countries across the globe? From these cases studies--12 in all--outstanding political scientists explore and analyze the role of the Catholic Church in cross-national politics. After the editors lay out the contents of the book, theologian Kenneth Himes provides a theological conception of the role of the Catholic Church, and shows how theological change--specifically, Vatican II--can fundamentally alter the way the Church engages in politics. Then Lisa Ferrari demonstrates how the Church can be understood as an NGO and political actor. A series of case studies follows: Latin Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal); the United States; Chile; Poland; Ireland and Northern Ireland; East Timor; Brazil; Rwanda; Angola; India; China; The Congo. These case studies are structured around five parts or themes: theological and political challenges; the challenge of secularization; the challenge of opposition; the challenge of justice; and the challenge of accommodation. Using these rubrics the editors place the Catholic Church in a context within particular countries, viz., the biggest challenge facing the Catholic Church in China is accommodation, that is, how the Church can find its place in a society where it is a distinct religious minority. Contributors are attentive to cross-referencing other chapters within the book, which helps with coherence and integration. Includes a helpful timeline of significant events in the life of the modern Catholic Church, along with eight tables and figures.

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• Verlag: Georgetown University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1589011155
• ISBN 13: 9781589011151
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 298
• Herausgeber: Manuel Paul Christopher, Reardon Lawrence C., Wilcox Clyde