Catholicism and the renewal of American democracy
By: George Weigel.
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
Subjects: Catholic Church -- United States -- History -- 1965-; Catholic Church -- Doctrines.; Christian sociology -- Catholic Church.; Democracy -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.; Christian ethics -- Catholic authors.; United States -- Church history -- 20th century.
Description: In Catholicism and the Renewal of American Democracy, George Weigel clearly describes the erosion of the center in the American democracy and the disjointed and divisive politics of our contemporary situation. Throughout the book, one finds a hope that, despite the apparent decline of American democracy, the time is right for Catholicism to be viewed as a source of insight, virtue, and leadership. Weigel is faithful to his religious tradition, yet he is willing to see in the present chaos an opportunity for the constructive transformation of both the Catholic tradition and American democracy. He urges believers to seize this "Catholic moment55 and take an active role in society. -- From http://www.jstor.org (Oct. 11, 2014).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.