Catholicism & Society Text: Marriage, Family, Social Issues [Paperback]

Edward J. Hayes (Author), Paul J. Hayes (Author), James J. Drummey (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1, 1997

Starting with the importance of the Beatitudes in living out our call to holiness, Catholicism and Society offers valuable insights and sound advice on the role of marriage and family in building a good and just society. The book discusses the purposes of marriage, the interplay of husbands and wives and parents and children, how to raise teenagers, and how to combat the anti-family evils of contraception, abortion, and euthanasia. Catholicism and Society also applies Christian moral principles to the role of women in society, the treatment of the elderly, racial discrimination, morality in public life, cults and the New Age Movement, and the ever-present threat of atheism.

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About the Author

James J. Drummey, editor of the weekly "Catholic Replies" column that has appeared in The Wanderer newspaper since 1991, has been involved in the religious education field for more than 30 years. He is the author of two question-and-answer books, Catholic Replies and Catholic Replies 2, co-author of the five-volume Catholicism textbook series that is being used in hundreds of Catholic high schools and parish religion programs, and a popular speaker and defender of the Catholic Church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 267 pages
• Publisher: C.R. Publications (MA) (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964908751
• ISBN-13: 978-0964908758
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,909,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Catholicism and Society is well written, easy to understand, and grounded solidly in Church teaching. It can serve as an excellent text for High School Seniors, or Adult Education groups. My only criticism with the book is that the section on atheistic ideology needs an update to apply the principles to relevant issues in the United States today, rather than Russian communism.