The Catholic Church and liberal democracy:

The Roman Catholic Church's critical stance towards liberalism and democracy following the French Revolution and through the19th century was often entrenched, but the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s saw a shift in the Church's attitude towards democracy. In recent years, a conflict has...

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1. Verfasser: Oftestad, Bernt T. 1942- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London ; New York Routledge 2019
Schriftenreihe:Routledge studies in modern history 46
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Zusammenfassung:The Roman Catholic Church's critical stance towards liberalism and democracy following the French Revolution and through the19th century was often entrenched, but the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s saw a shift in the Church's attitude towards democracy. In recent years, a conflict has emerged between Church doctrine and modern liberalism under Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. This book is a comprehensive overview of the Catholic Church's relationship to modern liberal democracy, from the end of the 18th century until today. It is a connection that is situated within the context of the history of ideas itself
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (vii, 213 Seiten)
ISBN:9781315229102
9781351858090
9781351858083
9781351858076