Religious freedom after the sexual revolution : a catholic guide / Helen Alvare.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alvaré, Helen M., 1960- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sex--Religious aspects--Catholic Church--History--20th century.

Sex.

Freedom of religion--United States--History--20th century.

Freedom of religion.

Catholic Church--Doctrines--History--20th century.

Catholic Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : The Catholic University of America Press, [2022]

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"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8132-3498-0