Frontiers of Catholicism: The Politics of Ideology in a Liberal World

by Gene Burns

Why does the Catholic Church take a politically conservative stance on some issues, such as abortion and birth control, while on others, such as social programs and nuclear policy, it resembles the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520089227
• ISBN13: 9780520089228
• Release Date: August 1994
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A Great Historical Study for Progressive Catholics

This book gives a thorough yet reader-friendly history of the struggles that Rome has had with the modern liberal world. Burns examines--in depth--the conflicts between Rome and American bishops as well as the role that the American laity has played throughout it all. Burns also addresses the Church in modern Latin America, and concludes with his views on the future of the Church for liberals and progressives. This is a necessary book for anyone wanting to understand the history behind the current schism between conservative and progressive American Catholics.