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Religion Social Issues

Compassion and Solidarity

The Church for Others

by (author) Gregory Baum

Publisher
House of Anansi Press Inc
Initial publish date
Sep 1992
Category
Social Issues, Stewardship & Giving
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780887845321
    Publish Date
    Sep 1992
    List Price
    $16.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780887848513
    Publish Date
    Sep 1992
    List Price
    $9.99

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In the forthright style that has earned him a reputation for controversy, theologian Gregory Baum presents the Faith and Justice movement in the churches -- especially the Roman Catholic Church -- together with the considerable opposition to it. He discusses why many Christians are becoming activists, turning their faith into deeds by working for the liberation of the poor, not only in South America and the Third World but in Canada, as well.

Baum argues for a new ecumenism, permitting a more representative opinion within the Church and, in a larger sense, for what he believes are the fundamentals of a "just society." He says that there is a new realization that God is on the side of the oppressed -- that Christians are here to help in the struggle for liberation.

About the author

Gregory Baum a enseigné la théologie pendant près de trente ans au St. Michael's College de l'Université de Toronto, ainsi qu'à l'Université McGill de Montréal. De 1962 à 1965, il fût expert au concile Vatican II. Auteur de plusieurs livres sur la foi, l'œcuménisme et le développement du magistère romain, il demeure un observateur avisé des enjeux théologiques contemporains. Il est membre du Centre Justice et Foi et collabore encore à diverses revues spécialisées.

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