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Tomáša Halíka koncepcja wiary religijnej
Concept Tomáš Halík’s Religious Faith

Author(s): Karol Jasiński
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Verbinum
Keywords: faith; experience; reason; existence; Mystery

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is a critical presentation of the main theses of the Czech philosopher, psychologist and theologian Tomáš Halík on religious faith. He draws attention especially to its existential dimension, i.e. a life attitude and a specific way of existence of a man whose life is marked by adventurousness and a search for the meaning. The article consists of six parts. First, an important distinction between faith and disbelief (dialogical and monological attitude, depth and superficiality) and between faith and religion (domination of God’s or man’s activity, personal act of decision and the power of tradition) is presented. Then the author show the essential aspects of faith as a type of experience, the gift of grace, the way as well as the encounter and dialogue.

  • Issue Year: 153/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 260-283
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish