| EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BUT WERE TOO PIOUS TO ASK Hardback Book with Dust Jacket Written by Andrew Greeley Over 155 pages Copyright © 1978 by Thomas More Association " In spite of the admittedly somewhat casual ring of the title, this book will be of serious and substantial help not only to those who are merely curious about Catholic teachings but to Catholics, young and old, who find it increasingly difficult to sort out and keep abreast of what's being written, said, done and believed by their co-religionists in the recent turbulence since Vatican Council II. " " There could be few better guides through the contemporary Catholic religious scene than priest-author-sociologist Andrew Greeley. Himself the author of more than fifty books, Father Greeley is perhaps the most noted professional "Catholic-watcher" in this country. In his position as a senior director at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago he has headed up many important studies of Catholic belief and education. He is just as well known for his incisive, outspoken, highly readable writing. You will find this book anything but dull - in fact it makes for a provocative, sometimes controversial reading. " " Says Father Greeley in his introduction: "There have always been 'Catholic positions,' many stands that Catholics take within the framework of what they, at least, would define as 'loyalty to the church.' Our counterparts on the European continent have known that; Irish, English, and American Catholics have only begun to realize it in the last fifteen years.... " " "In this book I shall attempt two things. First of all, in trying to answer the question implied in the topic headings I will stress an underlying Catholic orientation or perspective which I take up to be more important than the specific question. Secondly, I will describe the official position, so far as one can be ascertained, the belief and practice of ordinary Catholics, and the speculation of theologians. Sometimes I will express my own opinion, for what's it worth. Readers may decide for themselves what they find acceptable and unacceptable." " The book is in very nice condition with minor wear.
There is a pocket on the inside cover from a church library.
The dust jacket has moderate wear and tear to the edges.
No torn or ripped pages.
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