The Religious Crisis of the 1960s [Paperback]

The 1960s were a time of explosive religious change. In the Christian churches it was a time of innovation, from the 'new theology' and 'new morality' of Bishop Robinson to the evangelicalism of the Charismatic Movement, and of charismatic leaders, such as Pope John XXIII and Martin Luther King. But it was also a time of rapid social and cultural change when Christianity faced challenges from Eastern religions, from Marxism and feminism, and above all from new 'affluent' lifestyles. Hugh McLeod tells in detail, using oral history, how these movements and conflicts were experienced in England, but because the Sixties were an international phenomenon he also looks at other countries, especially the USA and France. McLeod explains what happened to religion in the 1960s, why it happened, and how the events of that decade shaped the rest of the 20th century.

Introduction
1. The Decline of Christendom
2. Late Christendom
3. The Early Sixties
4. Aggiornamento
5. Affluence
6. New Worlds
7. 1968
8. Sex, Gender, and the Family
9. The Crisis of the Church
10. From `Christian Country' to `Civilized Society'
11. The End of Christendom?
Conclusion

The Religious Crisis of the 1960sprovides a compelling and persuasive account of the complex changes it addresses. --Books & Culture