Faith and the world of politics

the long version

Takes up the problem of responsibility of the Church and its members to become politically involved and thus ensure genuine social progress. Included are such themes as political theology, the relation of the magisterium to the world of politics, the philosophical foundations of ethics and politics, the social character of the Christian message, the historical background of politics and Christology, the socio-political implications of Vatican Council II, political conservatism, the philosophy of revolution and atheism, the social revolution in Latin America and the postconciliar future of the mission. A careful reading of the thoughts expressed herein will not only indicate the desired goal, but also cast light upon the means of achieving that goal, but also cast light upon the means of achieving that goal.