Theology and Power

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An original collection of essays-encompassing multiple disciplines-by leading Catholic theologians and ethicists from three continents, Theology and Power explores the nature of power and its capacity for abuse, within both the Church and civil society. Special attention is given to both the sexual abuse crisis and the often tense relationships between religion and politics. The "logic of human power" (Pope Francis) is not a temptation confined solely to religious settings. In the words of the Filipino Cardinal, Luis Antonio Tagle. "Power in whatever form can harm when misused.