Reform and religion in Latin America

Political and economic reform have engulfed Latin America, leading to optimistic assessments of the troubled region's future. The fragility of democracy and capitalism in Latin America leads many observers to see in religious faith and religious activity a potential source of social consensus.

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Published in:Orbis (Philadelphia) 1998-04, Vol.42 (2), p.263-281
Main Author: Lynch, Edward A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capitalism
Catholicism
Church and social problems
Democracy
Economic reform
Economics
Evangelism
Government and politics
Governmental reform
Latin America
Political philosophy
Political reform
Protestant churches
Protestantism
Religion
Religion and economics
Religion and politics
Religious aspects
Roman Catholic church
Social policy
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Summary:Political and economic reform have engulfed Latin America, leading to optimistic assessments of the troubled region's future. The fragility of democracy and capitalism in Latin America leads many observers to see in religious faith and religious activity a potential source of social consensus.
ISSN:0030-4387
1873-5282
DOI:10.1016/S0030-4387(98)90006-0