The Crisis of Authority in Catholic Modernity

The Crisis of Authority in Catholic Modernity
Author: Michael J. Lacey
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2011-04-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0190207973

One deep problem facing the Catholic church is the question of how its teaching authority is understood today. It is fairly clear that, while Rome continues to teach as if its authority were unchanged from the days before Vatican II (1962-65), the majority of Catholics - within the first-world church, at least - take a far more independent line, and increasingly understand themselves (rather than the church) as the final arbiters of decision-making, especially on ethical questions. This collection of essays explores the historical background and present ecclesial situation, explaining the dramatic shift in attitude on the part of contemporary Catholics in the U.S. and Europe. The overall purpose is neither to justify nor to repudiate the authority of the church's hierarchy, but to cast some light on: the context within which it operates, the complexities and ambiguities of the historical tradition of belief and behavior it speaks for, and the kinds of limits it confronts - consciously or otherwise. The authors do not hope to fix problems, although some of the essays make suggestions, but to contribute to a badly needed intra-Catholic dialogue without which, they believe, problems will continue to fester and solutions will remain elusive.

Catholic Theological Ethics, Past, Present, and Future

Catholic Theological Ethics, Past, Present, and Future
Author: James F. Keenan
Publisher: Orbis Books
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2011
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1570759413

Theological ethicists confront key questions and issues from around the globe to provide a 'state of the art' volume in 21st-century moral theology.

Towards a Truly Catholic Church

Towards a Truly Catholic Church
Author: Thomas P. Rausch
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2005
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780814651872

"Ecclesiology which takes into account the Second Vatican Council, ecumenism, and globalization"--Provided by publisher.

By What Authority?

By What Authority?
Author: Richard R. Gaillardetz
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2018-01-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081468789X

Few topics are as important, and as controversial, as the proper role and exercise of authority in the Roman Catholic Church. Inspired by Pope Francis's bold rereading and determined implementation of the teaching of Vatican II, Richard Gaillardetz has completely revised and expanded his book By What Authority? It offers a helpful introduction to the nature and forms of church authority and their relationship to authentic Christian belief and discipleship. Gaillardetz offers theologically clear and pastorally insightful considerations of: · the character of divine revelation, the authority of Scripture and tradition · the role of the pope and bishops in preserving the Christian faith · the levels of church teaching authority, the central faith witness of all the baptized · the possibility of disagreements with church teaching, and the proper relationship between theologians, the magisterium, and the whole people of God · the authority of the believing community and the controversial questions regarding the possibility of disagreeing with church teaching.

Receptive Ecumenism and the Call to Catholic Learning

Receptive Ecumenism and the Call to Catholic Learning
Author: Paul Murray
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2010-05-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0191615293

This volume proposes a fresh strategy for ecumenical engagement - 'Receptive Ecumenism' - that is fitted to the challenges of the contemporary context and has already been internationally recognised as making a distinctive and important new contribution to ecumenical thought and practice. Beyond this, the volume tests and illustrates this proposal by examining what Roman Catholicism in particular might fruitfully learn from its ecumenical others. Challenging the tendency for ecumenical studies to ask, whether explicitly or implicitly, 'What do our others need to learn from us?', this volume presents a radical challenge to see ecumenism move forward into action by highlighting the opposite question 'What can we learn with integrity from our others?' This approach is not simply ecumenism as shared mission, or ecumenism as problem-solving and incremental agreement but ecumenism as a vital long-term programme of individual, communal and structural conversion driven, like the Gospel that inspires it, by the promise of conversion into greater life and flourishing. The aim is for the Christian traditions to become more, not less, than they currently are by learning from, or receiving of, each other's gifts. The 32 original essays that have been written for this unique volume explore these issues from a wide variety of denominational and disciplinary perspectives, drawing together ecclesiologists, professional ecumenists, sociologists, psychologists, and organizational experts.

The Limits of Global Governance

The Limits of Global Governance
Author: Jim Whitman
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2005
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780415339032

Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or adaptable enough, to meet the challenges of globalization? This new study powerfully tackles these key questions, delivering a provocative examination of the cognitive, practical and political limits on our ability to exercise systems of regulation and control on the same scale as the globalizing forces already shaping the human condition. Key issues addressed include: * an examination of the many meanings of 'global governance' * a contextualised view of global governance within the complex interaction of human and natural systems * an analysis of global governance at a fundamental and conceptual level * a case study of disseminative systems and global governance This book is essential reading for those with research interests in global politics, international relations and globalization.

The Church

The Church
Author: Frederick J. Cwiekowski
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2018-04-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814644910

The historical context in which theological understandings have developed play an important role in our understanding of the modern church. In this book, Sulpician priest and scholar Frederick J. Cwiekowski traces the theology of the church, beginning with the community of disciples during Jesus' ministry and the New Testament era. He continues through the various periods of history, highlighting events from both the East and West, including the remarkable developments surrounding the Second Vatican Council, the post-conciliar period, and today’s pontificate of Pope Francis. With this book, intended for general readers and students of theology, Cwiekowski hopes to promote an appreciation of the mystery that is the church.

American Catholics Today

American Catholics Today
Author: William V. D'Antonio
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780742552159

Travis travels to Death Valley and discovers a new world full of wonder and a secret that will kill him if he doesn't stay on his toes.Great pictures of Death Valley which are used to create a story which reveals facts about the area.Fun story for everyone who loves nature.

Democracy in the Christian Church

Democracy in the Christian Church
Author:
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012-04-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567449521

A survey of historical, theological and philosophical arguments for a democratization of the Christian church.