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Part of the “common core” of ideas that make up dependency theory is the importance of elite relationships, yet few empirical studies in the dependency literature focus on elite behavior. This article examines three conditions derived from Galtung's structural imperialism model with respect to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), namely, that (1) the harmony of interest between the pope and Roman curia (center of the Center) and the CBCP in Manila (center of the Periphery) is manifested in support for martial law (1972-1981) or in withdrawal from politics and a traditional view of the Church's role in society; (2) that the disharmony of interest between the center and periphery in the Philippines is underscored by disagreement among the bishops over martial law and the Church's proper role in society; and (3) that the disagreement among the bishops on these issues is reflected in the most progressive bishops' holding the least powerful positions in the Church's hierarchy, controlling fewer of the Church's resources, and located most frequently in the peripheral areas of the country. The analysis essentially confirms the three conditions, demonstrating an alternative use of Galtung's structural imperialism model, and suggests insights into the dynamics of church-state conflict in the Philippines.

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Structural Imperialism

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