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基本説明
Reveals a rift between Catholics born in the 1940s and earlier who are loyal to the church, and Catholics in their twenties and thirties who are more selective about which Church teachings and rules they choose to follow.
Full Description
The Catholic Church has had a tumultuous recent history, in the wake of the election of a new pope and sex abuse scandals, and the views of Catholic lay people have not stood untouched. What are the effects of these events upon Catholics' beliefs? How do beliefs of older and younger generations of Catholics differ? Using key Gallup surveys from 1987 to 2005, this book reveals a rift between Catholics born before and after Vatican II and suggests that the future will find more Catholics making decisions about their own faith and fewer who are fervently committed to church life. This discussion is vital to anyone concerned with American Catholicism and its future.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction: Catholic Laity, Catholic Faith, and the Catholic Church
Chapter 2 Catholic Identity: Analysis and Trends
Chapter 3 American Catholics' Commitment to the Institutional Church
Chapter 4 The Sacraments: Trends and Variations
Chapter 5 Problems Facing the Catholic Church
Chapter 6 American Catholics and Church Authority
Chapter 7 Church Leadership and Lay Involvement
Chapter 8 Religion and Politics among American Catholics
Chapter 9 Conclusions: Summary and Implications
Part 10 Appendix A -Catholic Education
Part 11 Appendix B - Hispanic Catholics
Part 12 Appendix C - The 2005 Gallup Survey
