Leslie Woodcock Tentler

5704. American Catholics A History, by Leslie Woodcock Tentler (read 2 Sep 2020) This book recounts the history of Catholics in what is now the United States, which means the history starts with Florida, where St. Augustine was founded in 1584. The history reaches its apogee with the tremendous stride the Church made in the years in the 20th century and after World War II. The account is very subjective and freely passes judgment on what does seem to be mistakes in dealing with events since the Second Vatican Council. Undoubtedly there have been adverse events which have hurt the Church in recent years. These are related and to an orthodox Catholic like myself are painful reading.. So while I admire the accurate telling of the events of recent years. I found the reading at times painful and distressing.… (mais)