The Function of Moral Conscience in Patristic Theology
The Function of Moral Conscience in Patristic Theology

Summary/Abstract: The teachings of the Fathers with regard to conscience are based on Scripture, especially on Saint Paul, the Apostle’s thinking as well as on their own spiritual experience; it is a product of their saintly life, in accordance with the reason and the word of God. Biblical conscience is a Theo-centric experience who gives man faith in order to achieve throughout history His salvation plan and who calls him to a personal response is to be heard. For the Eastern Fathers, the approach of the theme of moral conscience has a rather theological and practical character than a psychological one. The Fathers have been involved in this analysis of conscience having an essentially pastoral role, trying foremost to guide Christians to the practice of Christian life. Gradually, moral conscience within Patristic is personalized in such a manner that it becomes a proper attribute of the person.

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