Churches and politics in Latin America

By Daniel H. Levine

Subjects: Politics and government, Ernment, Church history, Christianity and politics, Church and state, Catholic Church, History

Description: The contributors to this volume -- scholars and clergy from both North and South America -- describe the complex relationship between religion and state in Latin America. They discuss the intense self-examination by Latin American Christians, the development of new theologies, new religions and social practices, and a heightened sensitivity to social problems.