Racial Justice and the Catholic ChurchExamines the history of racism in the United States from the Civil War to the twenty-first century and discusses the teaching efforts of the Catholic Church to put a stop to racism and promote reconciliation and justice. |
Contents
An Analysis of Catholic Social Teaching on Racism | |
Racism | |
Toward a More Adequate Catholic Engagement | |
A Dream Deferred | |
Theoretical Implications of This Vision | |
Epilogue | |
Notes | |
Resources for Further Reflection and Understanding | |
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