In Accordance with Human Dignity: Essays on Religious Liberty and Catholic Social Teaching
A collection of essays on religious liberty in the context of Catholic social teaching Religious liberty is a much debated topic in America today. In Accordance with Human Dignity: Essays Introducing Catholic Teaching on Religious Liberty introduces readers to a Catholic understanding of religious freedom through a series of short essays that present major aspects of religious liberty in the context of Catholic social teaching.
Written by a series of authors at the forefront of Catholic discussions on religious liberty and Catholic social teaching, In Accordance with Human Dignity presents religious freedom as not simply "freedom from" religious coercion but as "freedom for" a deep exploration of the truth of Catholic teaching and a practice of this truth in all areas of life. It draws from the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and Sacred Scripture to emphasize the importance of human dignity in questions of religious freedom.
This resource focuses on broad principles rather than hot-button debates but addresses some contemporary challenges to religious freedom both in the United States and around the world. The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty has developed this book as a resource to help Catholics better understand the teachings of the Church on this issue and become citizens who support the protection of each person's exploration of the truth their heart deeply longs for. In Accordance with Human Dignity features: A specially designed cover with beautiful sacred art Carefully designed pages to make each page readable, organized, and inviting A document summary explaining the intended audience, the document's origin, and the purpose it seeks to serve within the mission of the Church The official text of this work developed by the USCCB's Committee for Religious Liberty and approved by Bishop Kevin Rhoades, Chair of the Committee.
This book is part of The USCCB Collection from Ascension, which features official documents from the United States bishops.
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A collection of essays on religious liberty in the context of Catholic social teaching Religious liberty is a much debated topic in America today. In Accordance with Human Dignity: Essays Introducing Catholic Teaching on Religious Liberty introduces readers to a Catholic understanding of religious freedom through a series of short essays that present major aspects of religious liberty in the context of Catholic social teaching.
Written by a series of authors at the forefront of Catholic discussions on religious liberty and Catholic social teaching, In Accordance with Human Dignity presents religious freedom as not simply "freedom from" religious coercion but as "freedom for" a deep exploration of the truth of Catholic teaching and a practice of this truth in all areas of life. It draws from the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and Sacred Scripture to emphasize the importance of human dignity in questions of religious freedom.
This resource focuses on broad principles rather than hot-button debates but addresses some contemporary challenges to religious freedom both in the United States and around the world. The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty has developed this book as a resource to help Catholics better understand the teachings of the Church on this issue and become citizens who support the protection of each person's exploration of the truth their heart deeply longs for. In Accordance with Human Dignity features: A specially designed cover with beautiful sacred art Carefully designed pages to make each page readable, organized, and inviting A document summary explaining the intended audience, the document's origin, and the purpose it seeks to serve within the mission of the Church The official text of this work developed by the USCCB's Committee for Religious Liberty and approved by Bishop Kevin Rhoades, Chair of the Committee.
This book is part of The USCCB Collection from Ascension, which features official documents from the United States bishops.
