Catholic Social Activism / / Sharon Erickson Nepstad.
A history of Catholic social thought Many Americans assume that the Catholic Church is inherently conservative, based on its stances on abortion, contraception, and divorce. Yet there is a longstanding tradition of progressive Catholic movements in the United States that have addressed a variety of...
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| Year of Publication: | 2019 |
| Language: | English |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Dignity and Just Treatment of Workers
- 2. Peace, Nonviolence, and Disarmament
- 3. Equality for Women and Catholic Feminism
- 4. Liberation Theology and the Central America Solidarity Movement
- 5. Compassion for Immigrants and the Sanctuary Movements
- 6. Earth Ethics and American Catholic Environmentalism
- Conclusion: Contributions of Progressive US Catholic Movements
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- References
- Index
- About the Author