The Church and Secularity

"Strongly recommend this cogent book for those trying to think through a principled and theologically grounded Catholic stance on public policy."—Theological Studies

"Gascoigne's treatment of Kingdom, Church and their relationship to secularity (culture and its various dimensions) is particularly insightful. His discussion of the human rights in the light of Christology is hard to better and offers a valuable contribution in what is, in many ways, an underdeveloped field."—Australasian Catholic Record

"An engaging vision of how the Christian community can help liberal modernity live up to its positive potential. By nurturing the virtues of humility, reverence, and hope among citizens, the church will contribute desperately needed support for human dignity and human rights. A valuable theological contribution to current debates in moral and political theory."—David Hollenbach, SJ, Boston College

"Gascoigne's engagement with contemporary liberal society is both challenging and generous. In a highly accessible and sympathetic way, he presents an interpretation of both the best and worst aspects of liberalism. Theologians may find some of their negative assessments of liberalism challenged by Gascoigne's robust theological vision; whilst those secularists who are keen to marginalize religious voices, should find the theological description of the ills of modern society uncomfortably illuminating."—Christopher Insole, Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University UK