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基本説明
Leading scholars reveal for the first time how various religions interpret, reconstruct, and mediate their traditions to help guide children and their parents in navigating the opportunities and challenges of American life.
Full Description
Whether First Communion or bar mitzvah, religious traditions play a central role in the lives of many American children. In this collection of essays, leading scholars reveal for the first time how various religions interpret, reconstruct, and mediate their traditions to help guide children and their parents in navigating the opportunities and challenges of American life. The book examines ten religions, among other topics:
How the Catholic Church confronts the tension between its teachings about children and actual practic
The Oglala Lakota's struggle to preserve their spiritual tradition
The impact of modernity on Hinduism
Only by discussing the unique challenges faced by all religions, and their followers, can we take the first step toward a greater understanding for all of us.
Contents
Preface
Introduction Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore and Don S. Browning
Mainline Protestants and Children Margaret Bendroth
Conservative Protestants on Children and Parenting John P. Bartkowski and Christopher G. Ellison
The Status of Children within the Roman Catholic Church Jennifer Beste
Judaism and Children in the United States Elliot N. Dorff
Children in American Islam Jane I. Smith
The Black Church and Children Cheryl Townsend Gilkes
Latter-day Saint Children and Youth in America David C. Dollahite
Hindu Children in the United States Raymond Williams
Buddhism and Children in North America Rita M. Gross
Asian American Confucianism and Children Jeffrey Meyer
Native American Children and Religion Roger Iron Cloud and Raymond Bucko
Immigrant Parochial Schools Paul D. Numrich
The Law's Influence over Children's Religious Development Emily Buss
