Playing God: American Catholic Bishops and The Far Right.

"Playing God: American Catholic Bishops and The Far Right" by Mary Jo McConahay is a book that examines the shift of the U.S. Catholic bishops towards the right since the 1970s. It explores the bishops' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, their anti-abortion stances, and their alliances with conservative Catholic networks and media platforms. The book also discusses the influence of conservative Catholic organizations and individuals on the bishops' ideology. However, it does not fully connect the actions of these individuals and organizations to the bishops themselves. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into understanding U.S. Catholicism and the role of the bishops in the country. It discusses the connections between conservative Catholic organizations and the bishops, their opposition to Pope Francis's teachings, and their treatment of women and disregard for climate change. The text offers a comprehensive analysis of the sociopolitical and theological conservatism within the U.S. Catholic Church. [Extracted from the article]