A SMALL PRAISE OF CATHOLICISM - CHURCH AND POLITICS IN LATE MODERNITY

"A Small Praise of Catholicism" is a fascinating journey through the complex relationships between the Church and politics in contemporary Europe. The author, Prof. Michał Gierycz, from the perspective of a believing Catholic, analyzes the challenges and dilemmas facing the Church in the context of dynamic social and political changes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of the Church in shaping the modern world.

• Courageous analysis of the relationship between Church and politics
• Perspective of a believing Catholic rooted in social realities
• Diagnosis of problems within the European Union
• Reflection on internal disputes within Catholicism
• Analysis of the instrumentalization of religion in the modern world
• Essays addressing key issues
• Inspiring reading for those interested in the subject

Professor Gierycz, based on the evangelical words about giving God what is God's and Caesar what is Caesar's, leads the reader through ten essays in which he examines the contemporary relations between the democratic community and the Church. He analyzes problems within the European Union, internal disputes within Catholicism, various forms of fundamentalism, and the instrumentalization of religion. His reflections are deeply rooted in the historical and social context, which allows for understanding the complexity of the issues discussed.

This book is a valuable attempt to understand the place of the Church in contemporary Europe and its turbulent relationship with politics. The author does not avoid difficult questions, and his analysis is both courageous and successful. It is a reading that provokes thought and encourages reflection on the role of religious values in social and political life.

The Teologia Polityczna publishing house, known for its publications on important social and political topics, offers readers a book that will certainly contribute to deepening the public debate on the role of the Church in the modern world. "A Small Praise of Catholicism" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of the relationship between faith and politics.

This book is not only an analysis but also an invitation to dialogue. By presenting his thoughts, the author encourages the reader to reflect on their own and seek answers to questions about the role of the Church in shaping the modern world. It is a reading that inspires and provokes thought.