Being Catholic in the Contemporary Philippines - Young People Reinterpreting Religion (Hardcover)

This book, based on extensive original research, examines the nature of Catholicism in the contemporary Philippines. It shows how Catholicism is apparently flourishing, with good attendance at Sunday Masses, impressive religious processions and flourishing charismatic groups, and with interventions by the Catholic hierarchy in national and local politics. However, focusing in particular on the beliefs and practices of young people, the book shows that young people are often adopting a different, more individualised approach to Catholicism, which is frequently out of step with the official position. It considers the features of this: a more personal and experiential relationship with God; a new approach to morality, in which right living is seen as more important than right believing; and a critical view of what is seen as the Catholic hierarchy's misguidedness. The book argues that this reinterpreting of religion by young people has the potential to alter fundamentally the nature of Catholicism in the Philippines, but that, nevertheless, young people's new approach involves a solid, enduring commitment and a strong view of their own Catholic, religious identity.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Religion in Contemporary Asia Series
Release date:	July 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Jayeel Serrano Cornelio
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	186
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-80334-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adolescents Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church > General Books > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church Promotions
LSN:	1-138-80334-0
Barcode:	9781138803343

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