Crisis of Catholic authority

Crisis of Catholic authority

by Rachel M. Pokora

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"The story of the struggle and excommunication of members of Catholics for Active Liturgical Life (CALL) and Call To Action Nebraska (CTAN) when they sought reform in the Lincoln Diocese and to engage in social action moved by their faith as they confronted the Roman Catholic authorities and organizational structure"--Provided by publisher".

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    The struggle for authority: How does the book portray the conflicting understandings of authority held by the members of CALL/CTAN and the Roman Catholic hierarchy?

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    The role of conscience: If you were a member of CALL or CTAN, how would you navigate the profound personal conflict between your deeply held convictions and the demands for obedience from the Church hierarchy?

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    Faith and social action: The book describes members being "moved by their faith" to engage in social action. How does the narrative explore the relationship between personal belief, communal identity, and the pursuit of social justice within a religious context?

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