The Church At The Crossroads: : Tradition and Reform by David J. Galusha (Englis

Description: The Church At The Crossroads by David J. Galusha Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A critical historical/theological view of where the Catholic Church in America is headed, and concrete suggestions for the directions it must take to get back on the right path for the future. History indicates that all religions undergo reform roughly every half millennium, and Catholicism is no exception. Recent developments point to a revolution in our time. Religious anthropologists point to extreme priestcraft as the factor that brings religions to their "tipping point". Although not a familiar term for Christians, "priestcraft" receives a thorough treatment here, with numerous examples from our own time that clearly represent this negative factor in the Church. Priestcraft robs the laity of their dignity and leads to an unhealthy caste system in Catholicism, just as it does in every other faith. Historically, the objective of reform is to a return to the basics of monotheistic religious traditions and a rejection of less important traditions that are the trappings of priestcraft. Using the sacramental traditions of the Church and their origins, Galusha offers examples of what authentic Catholic worship and outreach ought to be. The book also includes personal experiences and anecdotes which help illustrate the authors thesis. The Church At the Crossroads is not an invitation to abandon the Church for its shortcomings, but a help in discussing a rationale for renewal and a blueprint for creating a structure for welcoming back those millions who have already left. Author Biography David Galusha, M.R.S., Manhattan College, formerly adjunct professor philosophy and theology at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, New Jersey, has a background of service as specialist in elementary and family-centered religious education at the U.S.C.C., author of "Respect Life Curriculum Guidelines" and "Moral Education and Christian Conscience". He has taught courses in theology at Barry College and Catholic University. His lengthy career in religion education includes teaching in two New Jersey high schools, director of religious education in two parishes in New Jersey and at St. Lukes Church in McLean, VA. As a consultant for religious education publishers, David has spoken to parents and teachers throughout the United States. At Our Sunday Visitor he was editor-in chief, and was supervising editor at Silver Burdett Religion, where he served as compliance officer for the U.S. Bishops Committee on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He has written numerous religious education texts and parent guides. He has also scripted adult faith-formation video program series for Oblate Media. He is a trained annulment advocate. In retirement, David continues to offer courses to adults in a number of parishes near Charlotte, NC. David is married and has three children and five grandchildren. Details ISBN 1523943815 ISBN-13 9781523943814 Title The Church At The Crossroads Author David J. Galusha Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 104 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GE_Item_ID:99307786; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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