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Focuses on the influence of religion on political reforms in Latin America in the 20th century. Procapitalist leanings of the Catholic Church since the 1900s; Rejection of democracy and capitalism by liberation theologists; Confusion of Catholic social thoughts among evangelical Protestants; Opportunities for political collaboration between the evangelicals and Catholics.

Explores the impact of Catholic social thought on the Latin America's politics and economy. Analysis of party types in Latin America as useful predictor of the future of economic reform and democratization; Economic elements of Catholic social thought; Chilean success story; Venezuelan Christian Democrats' failure to learn from their Chilean counterparts.