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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811228003321

Autore

Portmann John

Titolo

Catholic culture in the USA : in and out of church / / John Portmann

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Continuum International Pub., , 2010

ISBN

1-4725-4886-8

1-282-87069-6

9786612870699

0-8264-4138-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (221 pages)

Disciplina

282/.7309045

Soggetti

Catholics - United States - Religion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Who are cultural Catholics? -- European origins -- Baptisms, weddings, and funerals -- A brief sketch of Catholic dissent in the United States -- A Pope's apology -- What would the Virgin Mary do? -- Family romances.

Sommario/riassunto

"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 holistic approach, the author indicates cultural change as resulting from interaction among individual rights assertions, grassroots mobilization, scholarly production and legislative innovation."--Bloomsbury Publishing.