Title: Catholicism and the renewal of American democracy
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).
Subjects: Catholic Church, Doctrines, Democracy, Christian ethics, Christian sociology, Religious aspects of Democracy, Church history, Catholic authors, History, Eglise catholique, Démocratie, Aspect religieux, Église catholique, Katholizismus, Doctrinal Theology, Politik, Christianity, Sociology, Christian (Catholic), Religious aspects
Places: United States
Time periods: 20th century, 1965-