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The Church in the Face of Threats Related to the Marginalization of Older People

Summary/Abstract: The contemporary discussion on old age focuses on the problem of a still deepening population decline. The prolongation of the average life span and a distinct decrease in the birth rate have caused that the number of the old is still growing and the number of the young is diminishing. The new tendency is becoming a great challenge for the state, society, family and the Church. Until societies which relegate the elderly to the fringes as unproductive people in her teaching, the Church accentuates the absolute value of the human person in each stage of life. The formation of a mature approach towards old age is the key to eliminating such behaviours which lead to the marginalization and discrimination of the elderly. Each society is obliged to respect its older people. Also solidarity between different generations is indispensable. We should not old people as ones needing help only.One of the ways of solving the issues of ageing is to include old people in active social life. Seniors should not withdraw from social life voluntary. Their task is supporting work environments, giving advice to the young, being a witness of humanistic values, and introducing balance in social life.

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