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Catholic Culture in the USA

In and Out of Church

by Usa) Professor John Portmann (university Of Virginia

  • Hardback
  • 208 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 14.3 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm

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For students and scholars of American Catholicism

Examines how Vatican teachings shape daily life choices

You will understand modern Catholicism's influence today

This book explores the rich tapestry of Catholic culture in the USA.

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"Catholic Culture in the USA" articulates how theological teachings trickle down from the Vatican and influence decisions about food, marriage, sex, community celebrations, and medical care. This study of American Catholicism summarizes a widespread contemporary tendency to adapt traditional spirituality to a world of moral diversity, to hold onto some essential portions of religious experience in an increasingly secular world. "Catholic Culture in the USA" articulates what is perhaps only implicit in other scholarship with regard to how theological teachings trickle down from the Vatican and influence decisions about food, marriage, sex, community celebrations, and medical care. John Portmann defends these Catholic dissidents and explores alternative expressions of Catholic devotion. Taking a holistical approach, the author indicates cultural change as resulting from interaction among individual rights assertions, grassroots mobilization, scholarly production and legislative innovation. Finally, the book ties contemporary Catholicism into the broad 'I'm spiritual but not religious' trend sweeping through the United States.This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Religion, Christianity, Catholic Studies, and Religion in America.
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  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    April 2010

  • Weight

    386g

  • Page Count

    208

  • Dimensions

    14.3 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781441163592

  • ISBN-10

    144116359X

  • Eden Code

    2642314

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