Moral Aspects of Sacramental Marriage in the Light of Research of Spouses from Papua New Guinea Cover Image

Moralne aspekty małżeństwa sakramentalnego w świetle badań małżonków z Papui-Nowej Gwinei
Moral Aspects of Sacramental Marriage in the Light of Research of Spouses from Papua New Guinea

Author(s): Wojciech Niścigorski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: marital love; moral requirements; sacramental marriage; spouses examination;

Summary/Abstract: In 2018, 393 people in eight parishes in the Diocese of Goroka, Papua New Guinea were surveyed using the questionnaire method. The conducted research took into account the impact of independent variables such as: sex, age, and place of residence and the fact of entering into a sacramental marriage. The research shows that a high percentage of respondents understand the moral requirements of sacramental marriage. They are more often understood by women, respondents over 51 years of age, living in the countryside and those who have entered into a sacramental marriage. The pastoral challenge in understanding the moral aspects of canonical marriage are men, people under the age of 31, and those spouses who have not yet entered into canonical marriage but are on their way to receive this sacrament in the Church.

  • Issue Year: 40/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 73-98
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish