The Catholic World, Vol. 13, April to September, 1871

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Catholic World, Vol. 13, April to September, 1871" by Various is a periodical magazine focusing on general literature and science, written during the late 19th century. This volume contains various articles and essays addressing a range of topics, reflecting on issues pertinent to the Catholic community and the societal challenges of the time. The magazine serves as an organ for Catholic thought, engaging with political and educational debates while promoting the Catholic faith in the context of modernity. At the start of this volume, the main focus is on a political commentary discussing the implications of proposed national policies concerning unification and education. The Hon. Henry Wilson's "New Departure" is scrutinized, as it suggests consolidating power within the federal government, which the author argues threatens the liberties of individual states and the rights of parents to educate their children according to their faith. The opening portion provides insights into the church's position on education, emphasizing the need for a system that respects religious liberties while critiquing the possible Evangelical domination of the public education system. The essay establishes a thematic foundation for discussions that unfold throughout the volume, highlighting tensions between political movements and Catholic identity during this historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-03-10