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Informationen zum Autor By William V. D'Antonio; Michele Dillon and Mary L. Gautier Klappentext American Catholics in Transition reports on five surveys carried out at six year intervals over a period of 25 years, from 1987 to 2011. The surveys are national probability samples of American Catholics, age 18 and older, now including four generations of Catholics. Over these twenty five years, the authors have found significant changes in Catholics' attitudes and behavior as well as many enduring trends in the explanation of Catholic identity. Generational change helps explain many of the differences. Many millennial Catholics continue to remain committed to and active in the Church, but there are some interesting patterns of difference within this generation. Hispanic Catholics are more likely than their non-Hispanic peers to emphasize social justice issues such as immigration reform and concern for the poor; and while Hispanic millennial women are the most committed to the Church, non-Hispanic millennial women are the least committed to Catholicism. In this fifth book in the series, the authors expand on the topics that were introduced in the first four editions. The authors are able to point to dramatic changes in and across generations and gender, especially regarding Catholic identity, commitment, parish life, and church authority. William V. D'Antonio, Michele Dillon, and Mary L. Gautier provide timely information pertaining to Catholics' views regarding current pressing issues in the Church, such as the priest shortage and alternative liturgical arrangements and same-sex marriage. The authors, also, provides the first full portrayal of how the growing numbers of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S. are changing the Church. Zusammenfassung The American Catholic Church has received much negative press in recent years! from priest abuse scandals to the investigation of nuns. But the heart of the church runs much deeper than these challenges! and the Catholic faith in America continues to evolve. American Catholics in Transition paints a vibrant picture of the diverse church today! outlining changes in the past as well as looking toward continuity and change in the future. The book looks at provocative topics facing Catholics today! including views on church authority! women's' role in the church! how Catholicism interacts with politics! how millennials and Hispanics are shaping the church! and more. Inhaltsverzeichnis ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: 25 Years of Observing Catholic LifeChapter 1: The legacy of Pre-Vatican II Catholics Chapter 2: Catholics in the United States: A Quarter Century of ChangeChapter 3: Catholic Identity and Commitment Chapter 4: American Catholics and Church AuthorityChapter 5: Catholic Women: Commitment and ChangeChapter 6: Generational Changes in Catholic PracticeChapter 7: Religion and Party PoliticsChapter 8: Millennial CatholicsChapter 9: Conclusions: Continuities and changes in American CatholicismAppendix: 2011 SurveyReferencesIndexAbout the Authors...
