Multiculturalism in Germany. Society in search of a new vision in times of uncertainty Cover Image

Wielokulturowość w Niemczech. Społeczeństwo w poszukiwaniu nowej wizji w czasach niepewności
Multiculturalism in Germany. Society in search of a new vision in times of uncertainty

Author(s): Stefan Scholz
Contributor(s): Tomasz Duma (Translator)
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Fundacja »Lubelska Szkoła Filozofii Chrześcijańskiej«
Keywords: Germany; culture; religion; society; Catholic Church; Catholicism

Summary/Abstract: The author discusses the problem of multiculturalism in German society. He notes that in this society are growing expectations for communication structures, as well as the willingness to communicate. This society needs institutionally empowered and charismatic pontifices maximae, bridge-builders who mediate between cultures. All who unite two or more cultures in the context of the history of life and families, are predisposed to serve the society. The author states that this important ministry in civil society may comply Christians, especially the from Roman Catholic Church, if they take the reflection of the original meaning of their being in the Church. The Church is for the people of the world, and not for itself. In conclusion author points out that multiculturalism challenge of our time is to not only profess Catholicism, and thus multiculturalism, but also to live according to it, starting from their own spheres, and then make these experiences fruitful for society.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 149-166
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish