The concept of civil society. From: The Ecumenical Review | Date: January 1, 1994| Author: de Santa Ana, Julio | COPYRIGHT 1994 World Council of Churches. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Civil society is a complex concept with various meanings depending on the perspective but it is generally tied to the state and the market while addressing parts of society that extend beyond the family, state and economy. This concept has been used by those in power and non-governmental organizations to maintain the supremacy of the market even to the extent of becoming an international civil religion. However, this religion supports the current oppressive situation and so is idolatry that s...

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