Religious freedom after the sexual revolution
"Drawing upon Scripture, tradition, history, theology and empirical evidence, Helen Alvaré frames a thorough response to current US laws' attempts to impose the moral norms of the sexual revolution upon Catholic institutions. Taking full account of the relevant objections to the Catholic C...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C
The Catholic University of America Press
[2022]
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Further subjects: | B
Sex
Religious aspects
Catholic Church
History 21st century
B Catholic Church Doctrines History 20th century B Catholic Church Doctrines History 21st century B Sex Religious aspects Catholic Church History 20th century B Freedom Of Religion (United States) History 21st century B Freedom Of Religion (United States) History 20th century |
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| Summary: | "Drawing upon Scripture, tradition, history, theology and empirical evidence, Helen Alvaré frames a thorough response to current US laws' attempts to impose the moral norms of the sexual revolution upon Catholic institutions. Taking full account of the relevant objections to the Catholic Church's teachings as they apply in institutions such as Catholic schools, hospitals, and social services, it argues for the "ecclesial nature" of these organizations. It summarizes the empirical evidence supporting the link between personnel decisions and mission, and between Catholic sexual responsibility norms and human flourishing, and it grounds Catholic sexual responsibility teachings in the same love of God and neighbor that animate the existence, operations, and services of Catholic institutions. In so doing, it charts a future for Catholic institutions in the United States and in other countries with similar legalization in the area of sexuality"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0813234972 |