The central purpose of this book is to explore the fundamental principles of Catholic doctrine in light of contemporary political, moral, and social life in the United States. The first four chapters are primarily concerned with moral principles and historical background. The last three chapters focus on the application of these principles to concrete political and social issues. Catholicism and American Political Life: A Response to the Current Tendency to Narrow Catholic Social Teaching, Richard W. Miller, PhD, Creighton University Fundamental Principles: Conscience, Religion, and Politics, Rev. Michael J. Himes, PhD, Boston College History of Catholicism in American Politics, David J. O'Brien, PhD, College of the Holy Cross The Common Good and the American Bishops' Guidelines, Kristin E. Heyer, PhD, Loyola Marymount University Working for Peace, Rev. Kenneth R. Himes, OFM, PhD, Boston College Protection of Life, Lisa Sowle Cahill, PhD, Boston College Catholic Environmentalism, Drew Christiansen, SJ, PhD, Editor, America View sample pages. Paperback