Core and Periphery in American Catholic Identity

• Published in: Journal of contemporary religion Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 293 - 301
• Main Author: Hoge, Dean R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.10.2002
• Subjects: Religious Behavior; Religious Beliefs; Roman Catholicism; United States of America

Catholicism, like all old religious traditions, contains numerous teachings, rules, devotions, and practices. Catholics today ask themselves what is essential in Catholicism and what is optional. We carried out two surveys of American Catholics, asking them to rate numerous elements as to what is co...