Dados é uma das principais e mais longevas publicações nas ciências sociais no Brasil. Criada em 1966, divulga trabalhos inéditos e inovadores, oriundos de pesquisa acadêmica, de autores brasileiros e estrangeiros. Editada pelo IESP-UERJ, é seu objetivo conciliar o rigor científico e a excelência acadêmica com ênfase no debate público a partir da análise de questões substantivas da sociedade e da política.
Dados vol. 30 n. 1 Rio de Janeiro 1987
Resumo
During the last decade of the military regime in Brazil, the Catholic Church began implementing a 'preferential option for the poor'. Its actions in support of the lower classes and in promoting change brought it into frequent conflict with the government. At present, in the context of the political transition, there is some question as to whether the Church will continue to perform this role. Observation of the relations between Church and State during the first year and a half of the civilian regime suggests that it will. However, due to complications likely to arise from the constituent assembly, and pressure from the Vatican, it is probable that the Church's role in politics will decrease as the transition continues. The material used in the article builds on the author's previous work on this subject, updated with current documentation and interviews with Church and government officials.
O Papel da Igreja na Transição Brasileira
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