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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity (Hardcover, Third Edition)
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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity (Hardcover, Third Edition)
Series: World Religions
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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, Third Edition traces
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early
Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today.
Recounted here is the historical passage of the Catholic and
Orthodox faiths, from the original teachings of Jesus Christ to the
early separation of the Eastern and Western Churches to recent
attempts at reconciliation. The central doctrines of Catholicism
and Orthodox Christianity are explored as background to such
current issues as the child abuse scandals of the Roman Catholic
Church in the United States and the many tensions over abortion and
gay marriage that exist in American society. The philosophy of Pope
Benedict XVI, ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, and the role
of lay communities are also highlighted. Coverage includes: the
origins, history, beliefs, and practices of Catholicism and
Orthodox Christianity Doctrinal disagreements between the Catholic
and Orthodox Christian churches and the dialogue between the two
churches; Catholic and Orthodox communities in the United States;
challenges facing Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, including
ecumenism and interreligious dialogue; lay movements; poverty and
social activism; issues surrounding the churches' views on
homosexuality and abortion; the declining number of priests; and
abuse scandals; and Pope Benedict XVI.
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