Politics in the parish : the political influence of Catholic priests / Gregory Allen Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Gregory Allen.

Series:

Religion and politics series (Georgetown University)

Religion and politics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Priests--United States--Political activity--History--20th century.

Priests.

Christianity and politics--United States.

Christianity and politics.

Catholic Church--United States--Political activity--History--20th century.

Catholic Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

For well over a century the Catholic Church has articulated clear positions on many issues of public concern, particularly economics, capital punishment, foreign affairs, sexual morality, and abortion. Yet the fact that some of the Church's positions do not mesh well with the platforms of either of the two major political parties in the U.S. may make it difficult for Americans to look to Catholic doctrine for political guidance. Scholars of religion and politics have long recognized the potential for clergy to play an important role in shaping the voting decisions and political attitudes

Contents:

Introduction

A theory of priestly influence

An initial look at priestly influence

Priestly politics in 2004

Priestly politics confirmed

The influence of priests on parishoners' politics in 2004

Conclusion

Appendix A: Pastor interviews

Appendix B: Analysis of bulletins

Appendix C: 2004 survey of priests

Appendix D: Background on 2004 survey of parishoners

Appendix E: 2004 survey of parishoners.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781589013896

1589013891

9781435648739

1435648730

OCLC:

742332808