Catholicism and Religious Freedom
Renewing the Church in the Second Vatican Council
- 293 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The book explores the Catholic Church's significant shift regarding religious freedom following the Second Vatican Council, where it renounced political coercion in asserting its truth. It delves into the complexities of this transformation, examining the reasons, motives, and dynamics behind the Church's change in stance. The authors analyze the historical context and the specific steps taken by Catholicism to embrace the concept of religious freedom, providing insights into how such a traditional institution adapted its approach to truth and authority.
