Ethics, Religious, Pastoral Ministry - General & Miscellaneous, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Applied - Business & Professional
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Overview
The abuse of power by religious authorities at the expense of their followers is termed clergy malfeasance by sociologist Anson Shupe and examined in WOLVES WITHIN THE FOLD. This collection of essays explores behavior that is sometimes illegal and always unethical, sometimes punished but often not. Groups analyzed include the Roman Catholic Church, Protestant denominations, televangelists, and the Hare Krishnas.Synopsis
The abuse of power by religious authorities at the expense of their followers is termed clergy malfeasance by sociologist Anson Shupe and examined in WOLVES WITHIN THE FOLD. This collection of essays explores behavior that is sometimes illegal and always unethical, sometimes punished but often not. Groups analyzed include the Roman Catholic Church, Protestant denominations, televangelists, and the Hare Krishnas.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 1998
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780813524900