Earthly mission
the Catholic Church and world development
Robert Calderisi
278 pages | ~8 hrs
Earthly mission
the Catholic Church and world development
By Robert Calderisi
In a world where faith intersects with global challenges, Robert Calderisi presents a nuanced examination of the Catholic Church's complex role across developing nations. This thoughtful exploration addresses a fundamental question that resonates beyond religious boundaries: can an ancient institution truly serve as a catalyst for positive change in our modern world?
Calderisi navigates the striking contradictions within the world's largest religious organization, acknowledging both its controversial stances and its profound contributions to education, healthcare, and social justice initiatives. While Western perspectives often focus on the Church's rigid positions on contemporary issues, this book reveals a different narrative unfolding across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where communities hold the institution in high regard for its humanitarian efforts.
Drawing from six decades of the Church's involvement in international development, the author traces historical patterns from early missionary work to present-day social programs. He examines how religious conviction translates into practical action, weighing both achievements and shortcomings with scholarly precision.
This balanced analysis offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how spiritual institutions can influence social transformation. Whether you approach faith from a traditional perspective or maintain a more questioning stance, Calderisi's work provides a framework for evaluating the intersection of belief, service, and global responsibility in our interconnected world.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church and social problems, catholic church
- ✓ Explore Missions
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Christian sociology
- ✓ Explore Church and the world
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore History
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780300196764
- ISBN-10
- 0300196768
- Pages
- 278
- Language
- EN
