The Church in Worldly Affairs: Tensions Between Laity and Clergy
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Title:
The Church in Worldly Affairs: Tensions Between Laity and Clergy A new moment is upon us in which we must reflect on the best aspects of our American tradition and on the way the church should relate to the world.
Creator:
Rembert G. Weakland ( Author, Primary )
Donor:
Carlos H. Urán Family
Publisher:
America Magazine
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Language:
English
Physical Description:
7 pages
Physical Location:
Box C1, Folder C

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Laity
Clergy
The Catholic Church
Genre:
Article ( Rombert G. Weakland )

Notes

Content Advice:
This article remarks that the church in the United States (1986) is passing through a new and critical phase with regard to two aspects of its life: 1) how its clergy-and especially its bishops-will relate as teachers to its highly intelligent and trained laity, and 2) how the church as a whole will enter into the debate in American society on political, social and economic issues. The following reflections will be developed by the author: 1.- The role of the laity is to transform secular society issues in a new and urgent way from within. 2.- Integralism will always be a temptation for the Catholic Church or for any group convinced of the rightness of its positions. 3.-The church has every reason to be concerned about the integrity of its doctrine as well as the consistency of its tradition. ( English )

Record Information

Source Institution:
Florida International University
Holding Location:
Florida International University
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Resource Identifier:
FI0C10C007