This text traces the beliefs and attitudes of Catholics in the United States. Drawing on surveys from 1987, 1993 and 1999, the authors show how attitudes and beliefs have changed over time. Questioning Catholics on identity, religious practices, the Church's social teachings, clergy and governance, demonstrates how differences in gender, generation commitment to the Church can influence attitudes on all these issues.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 1.Setting the Stage: Trends and Issues in American Catholicism Chapter 2 2. Our Approach to the Issues: Theory, Methods, and Significance Chapter 3 3. The New Catholic Identity Chapter 4 4. Religious Practices: Catholics' Participation in the Sacraments and Devotional Activities Chapter 5 5. Moral Authority and Sexuality Chapter 6 6. Catholics and the Church's Social Teachings Chapter 7 7. Priest Shortage and Accommodations in Ministry Chapter 8 8. Participation, Democracy, and Decision Making Chapter 9 9. Summary and Implications
