The Catholic Church and Social Change in Nicaragua

Download or read book The Catholic Church and Social Change in Nicaragua written by Manzar Foroohar and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1989-06-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an in-depth, uniquely historical perspective on Nicaragua, focusing on the key role of the Catholic Church in the political, social, and religious issues that confront this country today. It examines the profound transformation of the Church via the radical approach of liberation theology and the development of the clergy's socio-political alliances in Nicaragua. Foroohar's analysis highlights the complex role of religion in politics and social change in Latin America.