two churches, The
Catholicism & capitalism in the world-system
Michael L. Budde
172 pages | ~5 hrs
two churches, The
Catholicism & capitalism in the world-system
By Michael L. Budde
In this thought-provoking examination of contemporary Catholicism, Michael L. Budde reveals a church divided along economic and geographical lines. Drawing from theological insights and social analysis, he explores how the global Catholic community has evolved into what he identifies as two distinct entities with fundamentally different approaches to faith and social justice.
Budde presents a compelling case that the Third World Catholic majority, particularly in Latin America, increasingly embraces positions that challenge capitalist structures. Meanwhile, he argues that First World Catholic institutions, including those in the United States, find themselves struggling to align with their global counterparts who advocate for economic transformation and social rebellion.
Through careful analysis of ecclesiology and its intersection with economic systems, this work illuminates how religious institutions can serve both as forces that legitimize existing power structures and as catalysts for revolutionary change. Budde demonstrates the complex relationship between capitalism and world Catholicism, showing how each has shaped the other's development over time.
For readers seeking to understand how spiritual communities navigate questions of economic justice and global solidarity, this book offers valuable insights into the tensions between institutional preservation and prophetic witness. It challenges assumptions about religious unity while exploring the profound implications of economic systems on spiritual practice and theological development.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
- ✓ Explore Capitalisme
- ✓ Explore Catholic church, doctrines
- ✓ Explore Doctrine sociale de l'Église
- ✓ Explore BIBLIOGRAPHIES
- ✓ Explore Katholische Kirche
- ✓ Explore Rooms-katholicisme
- ✓ Explore Église catholique
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Details
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0822312298
- Pages
- 172
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BX1753.B76 1992
