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Power and Peril : The Catholic Church at the Crossroads / Michael W. Higgins, Douglas R. Letson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Toronto : HarperCollins, 2002Copyright date: ©2002Edition: First editionDescription: 440 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0006394299
  • 9780006394297
  • 0002557452
  • 9780002557450
Other title:
  • Power & peril [Cover title]
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BX1390 .H53 2002
Contents:
Introduction -- Peter's Unsteady Barque -- Health Care and Education : The Perils of Secular Society -- And the Greatest of These Is Virginity : Sex and Marriage -- The Curse of Clericalism -- Spiritual in Essence and Form.
Summary: The beginning of the new millennium seems an appropriate time to assess the role of the Catholic Church in modern life. As a centuries-old institution, it has been rocked by forces of war, politics and scandal. Recently there have been continual calls for change, and how the Church responds to these diverse voices will signal an institution that is either accepting and inclusive, or one that is fearful and withdrawn. In Power & Peril, Michael Higgins and Douglas Letson tackle head-on the issues that are facing the Church daily. The authors combine an impressive depth of academic research, knowledge of Church history and numerous interviews with key international figures, interviewed specifically for this book, to bring fresh perspectives to the challenges confronting the Church in the contemporary world. Power & Peril is sure to provoke strong reactions and opinions from many stakeholders. As the book makes clear, there is much in the Church to be admired, preserved and emulated. But it is undeniable that the future it faces is fraught with questions and debate. --Amazon.com
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-430) and index.

Introduction -- Peter's Unsteady Barque -- Health Care and Education : The Perils of Secular Society -- And the Greatest of These Is Virginity : Sex and Marriage -- The Curse of Clericalism -- Spiritual in Essence and Form.

The beginning of the new millennium seems an appropriate time to assess the role of the Catholic Church in modern life. As a centuries-old institution, it has been rocked by forces of war, politics and scandal. Recently there have been continual calls for change, and how the Church responds to these diverse voices will signal an institution that is either accepting and inclusive, or one that is fearful and withdrawn. In Power & Peril, Michael Higgins and Douglas Letson tackle head-on the issues that are facing the Church daily. The authors combine an impressive depth of academic research, knowledge of Church history and numerous interviews with key international figures, interviewed specifically for this book, to bring fresh perspectives to the challenges confronting the Church in the contemporary world. Power & Peril is sure to provoke strong reactions and opinions from many stakeholders. As the book makes clear, there is much in the Church to be admired, preserved and emulated. But it is undeniable that the future it faces is fraught with questions and debate. --Amazon.com

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