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Four Futures: The Catholic Church in America | Prof. Gladden Pappin

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Challenges and Future Scenarios for the Catholic Church in America

The chapter delves into the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in America, including denazification, diocesan bankruptcies, changes to statutes of limitations, police raids, and abuse settlements. It explores potential future scenarios, discussing the impacts of a secular invasion and aggressive anti-ecclesiastical actions. The significance of vestigial structures, church's political representation, and potential threats to church independence are also examined, along with reflections on interdicts and the church's role in response to abuse crises.

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