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The Relationship between Spirituality, Religion, and Culture
The Relationship between Spirituality, Religion, and Culture

Author(s): Ivan Platovnjak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Gdańskie Seminarium Duchowne, Kuria Metropolitalna Gdańska
Keywords: Religion; spirituality (Christian); culture; solidarity

Summary/Abstract: The author establishes that religion, spirituality, and culture are intertwined and have a strong influence on each other. After a short introduction to basic concepts, the author first shows how spirituality is a fruit of religion and/or culture. Then the influence of spirituality on religion and culture is explored. Finally, the author also tries to show the possibility of a Christian spirituality transformation that is capable of responding to the needs of our time for a new humanity able to live in solidarity while building relationships among all human beings and all of creation.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 41
  • Page Range: 117-125
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English