Roman Catholicism in America (Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series)

Roman Catholicism in America (Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series)



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English | 416 pages | Columbia University Press; second edition (March 24, 2020) | 0231142668 | EPUB | 8.63 Mb

Who are American Catholics and what do they believe and practice? How has American Catholicism influenced and been influenced by American culture and society? This book examines the history of American Catholics from the colonial era to the present, with an emphasis on changes and challenges in the contemporary church.

Chester Gillis chronicles America Catholics: where they have come from, how they have integrated into American society, and how the church has influenced their lives. He highlights key events and people, examines data on Catholics and their relationship to the church, and considers the church’s positions and actions on politics, education, and gender and sexuality in the context of its history and doctrines.