Entry:

Wald, Kenneth, "Religious Elites and Public Opinion: The Impact of the Bishops' Peace Pastoral," Review of Politics, 54 (Winter, 1992), 112-143.


Abstract:

The pastoral had a substantial effect on members of the public who are avid church members, notably devout American Catholics. In an effort to sway public opinion against excessive military spending, The Challenge of Peace, issued by Catholic bishops, was relatively successful.

GSS Years:

1972-1988

Other Data Sets:

Gallup, Notre Dame Study of Catholic Parish Life

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
NATARMS

"MILITARY

RELIG

RS RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE

NATARMSY

NATIONAL DEFENSE -- VERSION Y

NATENVIR

IMPROVING & PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT

NATHEAL

IMPROVING & PROTECTING NATIONS HEALTH

NATAID

FOREIGN AID

POLVIEWS

THINK OF SELF AS LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE