Религијски национализам као искушење савременог свештенослужења
Religious Nationalism as Temptation in Contemporary Pastoral Practice
Author(s): Ljubivoje StojanovićSubject(s): Pastoral Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Православни богословски факултет „Свети Василије Острошки“
Keywords: Church; Nationhood; Mission; Catholicity; Associating;
Summary/Abstract: Ethnophyletism (religious nationalism) is a real temptation in contemporary pastoral practice, but it should not lead to denial of nationhood. It is, however, a danger of collective egoism that stands on shaky basis of origin and belonging, which significantly slows down the creation of God-like personhood and community. It is also necessary to differentiate between ecclesial catholicity and ethnic associations. If we succeed to change ourselves by the means of self-criticism, then we will be able to make things better in the world. We will become engaged and understanding people, thus realizing Biblical imperative of serving everyone (Matthew 20: 26–27).
Journal: Годишњак
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 19
- Page Range: 90-104
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Serbian