Present „compulsion of disbelief” as a chalenge for ecumenism Cover Image

Współczesny „przymus niewiary” wyzwaniem dla ekumenizmu
Present „compulsion of disbelief” as a chalenge for ecumenism

Author(s): Henryk Szmulewicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: „compulsion of disbelief”; atheism; ecumenism; evangelisation; disbelief; faith; freedom of religion;

Summary/Abstract: The Church teaching and reflections made by theologians do not leave any room for doubts concerning the personal character of Christian faith. Faith is a conscious and free decision; decision that cannot be forced, nor forbidden in any way. This study analysis shows that the ecumenical dialogue faces the necessity to defend faith against open or hidden violation of the rule of freedom of religion. This is about common voice that has evangelical and ecumenical character. Despite differences that are still present in Christianity, all Christ’s disciples should explicitly stand for the freedom of religion and at the same give an obvious evidence that faith is a priceless treasure received from God.

  • Issue Year: 35/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 5-25
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish