The Doctrinal Issue Between the Church and Democracy.

An essay is presented on doctrinal issues between democracy and the church, which includes the general relation of a state to religion, freedom of religion and belief, and the origin and connotation of temporal power. It explores the Catholic philosophy on civil authority and provides an explanation...

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Publicado en:Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought & Culture Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 132 - 165
Autor principal: Simon, Yves R.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought & Culture Winter2011
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Sumario:An essay is presented on doctrinal issues between democracy and the church, which includes the general relation of a state to religion, freedom of religion and belief, and the origin and connotation of temporal power. It explores the Catholic philosophy on civil authority and provides an explanation of democracy particularly the Christian democracy, which began following the French Revolution. Moreover, it claims that democracy is exposed to the threats of masked anarchy.