Politics in the parish [[electronic resource] ] : the political influence of Catholic priests / / Gregory Allen Smith

• Autore: Smith Gregory Allen
• Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C., : Georgetown University Press, c2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (273 p.)
• Disciplina: 322/.10973
• Soggetto topico: Priests - United States - Political activity - History - 20th century; Christianity and politics - United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction -- A theory of priestly influence -- An initial look at priestly influence -- Priestly politics in 2004 -- Priestly politics confirmed -- The influence of priests on parishoners' politics in 2004 -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Pastor interviews -- Appendix B: Analysis of bulletins -- Appendix C: 2004 survey of priests -- Appendix D: Background on 2004 survey of parishoners -- Appendix E: 2004 survey of parishoners.
• Sommario/riassunto: For well over a century the Catholic Church has articulated clear positions on many issues of public concern, particularly economics, capital punishment, foreign affairs, sexual morality, and abortion. Yet the fact that some of the Church's positions do not mesh well with the platforms of either of the two major political parties in the U.S. may make it difficult for Americans to look to Catholic doctrine for political guidance. Scholars of religion and politics have long recognized the potential for clergy to play an important role in shaping the voting decisions and political attitudes
• Titolo autorizzato: Politics in the parish
• ISBN: 1-58901-389-1; 1-4356-4873-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910451701903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Religion and politics series (Georgetown University)