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Christians in the world : a review of the church's social teachings. / Ruben J. Gregorio.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Manila : St. Paul, c1989.Description: 120 pISBN:
  • 971-504-621-5
Subject(s): Summary: Why have the teachings of the Church on social problems not been that much accepted and followed by Catholics? What makes them difficult to read and more difficult still, to apply? Why has the much maligned Liberation Theology gained so much following in Latin America as well as in Asia and Africa, not just among lay persons but even among the clergy and bishops? These and other related questions are dealt with in this exploratory book by a Filipino author passionately interested in the lot of the poor and who, like us, is constinually seaching for the approach to social change, which is more suited to our times. Recommended for all concerned citizens and committed believers who are actively involved in the service of God and neighbor, promoting social justice, and preparing the ground for the coming of the kingdom of God.
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Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana BX 1751.2 .G861 1989 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000312834

Bibliography : p. 119-120.

Why have the teachings of the Church on social problems not been that much accepted and followed by Catholics? What makes them difficult to read and more difficult still, to apply? Why has the much maligned Liberation Theology gained so much following in Latin America as well as in Asia and Africa, not just among lay persons but even among the clergy and bishops? These and other related questions are dealt with in this exploratory book by a Filipino author passionately interested in the lot of the poor and who, like us, is constinually seaching for the approach to social change, which is more suited to our times. Recommended for all concerned citizens and committed believers who are actively involved in the service of God and neighbor, promoting social justice, and preparing the ground for the coming of the kingdom of God.

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