A comprehensive series of essays exploring Peter C. Phan’s groundbreaking work to widen Christian theology beyond the Western world Peter C. Phan’s wide-ranging contributions to theology and his pioneering work on religious pluralism, migration, and Christian identity have made a global impact on the field. The essays in Theology without Borders offer a variety of perspectives across Phan’s fundamental work in eschatology, world christianity, interreligious dialogue, and much more. Together, these essays offer a comprehensive assessment of Phan’s groundbreaking work across a range of theological fields. Included in the conversation are discussions of world Christianity and migration, Christian identity and religious pluralism, Christian theology in Asia, Asian American theology, eschatology, and Phan’s lasting legacy. Theology without Borders provides a welcome overview for anyone interested in the career of Peter C. Phan, his body of work, and its influence.

Pope John Paul II was well known as the most visible and politically active pope of all time. His positions, rooted in deep personal integrity, variously pleased and angered citizens both on the right and the left. His inaugural appearance as pope in his native Poland helped spur Solidarity and the fall of the communist bloc. He chided George W. Bush and Western world leaders for excessive capitalist policies, citing their actions as factors in deepening world poverty. He took exception to Latin American liberation theology, warning its advocates that it allied itself with Marxist principles. His positions on family, sexuality, and reproductive issues have been welcomed by many but viewed as out of step with contemporary realities by others, including many church members. To date, Benedict XVI has demonstrated continuity with the conservative agenda of his mentor and predecessor John Paul II and is quite willing to speak his mind as well.This compact anthology is the first book to focus on the political legacies of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. It brings together articles by scholars, journalists, papal observers, and, most important, the popes themselves to present this legacy from a variety of viewpoints, giving the reader a balanced and well-considered portrait of John Paul II and Benedict XVI's men, as world citizens, as religious leaders, and as political figures. Whether addressing the United Nations, national leaders, bishops, the faithful, or the public at large, these popes have knowingly made pronouncements intended to influence the secular realm and public policy worldwide as well as to guide the one billion members of the Roman Catholic Church. Many welcome their strong moral voices; others resent their attempts to influence social policy as political meddling. Readers may judge whether these popes have prudently advanced their causes or perhaps diminished their influence by such strong public pronouncements of their political positions.

A comprehensive series of essays exploring Peter C. Phan's groundbreaking work to widen Christian theology beyond the Western world Peter C. Phan's wide-ranging contributions to theology and his pioneering work on religious pluralism, migration, and Christian identity have made a global impact on the field. The essays in Theology without Borders offer a variety of perspectives across Phan's fundamental work in eschatology, world christianity, interreligious dialogue, and much more. Together, these essays offer a comprehensive assessment of Phan's groundbreaking work across a range of theological fields. Included in the conversation are discussions of world Christianity and migration, Christian identity and religious pluralism, Christian theology in Asia, Asian American theology, eschatology, and Phan's lasting legacy. Theology without Borders provides a welcome overview for anyone interested in the career of Peter C. Phan, his body of work, and its influence.

Who are American Catholics and what do they believe and practice? How has American Catholicism influenced and been influenced by American culture and society? This book examines the history of American Catholics from the colonial era to the present, with an emphasis on changes and challenges in the contemporary church. Chester Gillis chronicles America Catholics: where they have come from, how they have integrated into American society, and how the church has influenced their lives. He highlights key events and people, examines data on Catholics and their relationship to the church, and considers the church's positions and actions on politics, education, and gender and sexuality in the context of its history and doctrines. This second edition of Roman Catholicism in America pays particular attention to the tumultuous past twenty years and points toward the future of the religion in the United States. It examines the unprecedented crisis of sexual abuse by priests-the legal, moral, financial, and institutional repercussions of which continue to this day-and the bishops' role in it. Gillis also discusses the election of Pope Francis and the controversial role Catholic leadership has played in American politics.

Who are American Catholics and what do they believe and practice? How has American Catholicism influenced and been influenced by American culture and society? This book examines the history of American Catholics from the colonial era to the present, with an emphasis on changes and challenges in the contemporary church. Chester Gillis chronicles America Catholics: where they have come from, how they have integrated into American society, and how the church has influenced their lives. He highlights key events and people, examines data on Catholics and their relationship to the church, and considers the church's positions and actions on politics, education, and gender and sexuality in the context of its history and doctrines. This second edition of Roman Catholicism in America pays particular attention to the tumultuous past twenty years and points toward the future of the religion in the United States. It examines the unprecedented crisis of sexual abuse by priests-the legal, moral, financial, and institutional repercussions of which continue to this day-and the bishops' role in it. Gillis also discusses the election of Pope Francis and the controversial role Catholic leadership has played in American politics.