Catholic Church In State Politics
What role, if any, should religion play in politics? By what authority and methods does the Catholic Church apply its teachings to public policy discourse? How do Bishops and lay leaders work together in Catholic conferences, and how do they work with political leaders? What impact do they have? The political advocacy of the American Catholic Bishops at the state level is one of the Church's best-kept secrets. In this groundbreaking work, David Yamane reveals the rich history,...
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The political advocacy of the American Catholic Bishops at the state level is one of the Church's best-kept secrets. In this groundbreaking work, David Yamane reveals the rich history, accomplishments, and challenges of bishops and their lay colleagues in local politics. Through sociological analysis, up-to-date examples, and personal interviews, Yamane explains how the local Catholic advocacy organizations in thirty-three states and Washington, D.C., negotiate the tension between the prophetic demands of faith and the political realities of secular political institutions. The Catholic Church in State Politics invites readers to understand better the role of religion in the public square.
Chapter 1 Introduction: The Governor and the Archbishop Chapter 2 History: From John Carroll to the Maryland Catholic Conference Chapter 3 Organization: State Catholic Conferences as Dual Structures Chapter 4 Issues: The Seamless Garment in Action Chapter 5 Legitimacy: Political Influence and the Catholic Watergate Chapter 6 Discourse: Liberally Clothing the Naked Public Square Chapter 7 Conclusion: Catholic Political Advocacy in Secular Society: Future Challenges Chapter 8 Appendix
\ Journal Of Scientific Study Of ReligionIn this masterfully written book, David Yamane takes a close look at the functioning of 34-state level Catholic Bishops Confereances in the United States.\ \
