Catholicism and American Freedom: A History

John T. McGreevy
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"A brilliant book, which brings historical analysis of religion in American culture to a new level of insight and importance." ― New York Times Book Review Catholicism and American Freedom is a groundbreaking historical account of the tensions (and occasional alliances) between Catholic and American understandings of a healthy society and the individual person, including dramatic conflicts over issues such as slavery, public education, economic reform, the movies, contraception, and abortion. Putting scandals in the Church and the media's response in a much larger context, this stimulating history is a model of nuanced scholarship and provocative reading. 18 illustrations
Genres: HistoryReligionAmerican HistoryNonfictionPoliticsCatholicChristianityCollege
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