POWER vs. CONSCIENCE studies the introduction and development of Vatican II teachings in Sri Lanka and the division of the Catholic Church that has occurred as a result. It deals with the work of Bishop Leo Nanayakkara, Fr. Michael Rodrigo and Fr. Tissa Balasuriya and compares their thinking with the teachings now promoted by a few bishops in the country, particularly Bishop Malcolm Ranjith, who categorically states the "He [Jesus] was not bothered about social oppression, injustice and the like [that were] strongly visible in His own times." The book further studies religious power from the point of view of human rights and democracy. Published in May, 1997, by the Asian Human Rights Commission, 142 pages, ISBN - 962-8161-04-0 Hong Kong : HK$ 60.00   Outside Hong Kong : US$ 25.00   Inclusive of postage