

Four Futures: The Catholic Church in America | Prof. Gladden Pappin
Jul 17, 2020
Prof. Gladden Pappin shares insights on potential political trajectories for the Catholic Church in America, exploring four future scenarios. He discusses the church as a perfect society, challenges in linear history, and factors influencing its future. The conversation delves into demographics, financials, beliefs, and practices, contrasting views on its role in American society, and potential challenges like denazification and abuse crises.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Church as a Perfect Society and Challenging Linear History
02:36 • 5min
The Future of the Catholic Church in America
07:38 • 25min
Exploring Lord of the World and Culture Wars
32:17 • 3min
Challenges and Future Scenarios for the Catholic Church in America
35:17 • 23min
Factors Influencing the Future of the Catholic Church in America
58:03 • 3min