Chrześcijaństwo a kultura europejska (w świetle nauczania Jana Pawła II)
Journal Title: Studia Nauk Teologicznych PAN - Year 2010, Vol 5, Issue
Abstract
In this article the author tries to resolve the problem of what is the relation (is it a dialogue?) between Christianity and the European culture in the past and today. He tries to see it in the light of John Paul II’s teaching in a few steps: the role of Christianity in the origin of Europe, the role of Christianity in the history of Europe, the role of Christianity in the identity of Europe and its culture, and the modern European culture in its relation to Christianity. Christianity has created Europe and the culture (and ethos) of dialogue. Christianity was present in – sometimes tragic – history of Europe motivating many positive changes, although christians were not always following the principles of their religion. Christianity is the most important element of the Europe’s identity and culture, although during its history some other elements, far from christianity, appeared. Modern European culture, which is still in a process of building its identity, consists of many tendencies – far or close to Christianity. Far from it do not dialogue with it, but close to it – do so. Christianity and the Church, who represents it, is ready to the dialogue, although she is aware of its difficulties and necessity.
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Krzysztof Kaucha
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