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Postulaty de lege ferenda w odniesieniu do chrztu dzieci
Postulates de lege ferenda regarding to the baptism of the infants

Author(s): Tomasz Gałkowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Canon Law / Church Law, Philosophy of Law, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Law
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: The canonic law; baptism of children; postulates de lege ferenda;

Summary/Abstract: The author quoted the provisions of International Theological Commission document titled “The Hope of Salvation for infants who die without being baptized”, to confront them with existing legislation of The Code of Canon Law. He analysis and reviews the previous legal solutions (can. can. 868 §2; 871; 1125, 10) pointing out its argumentative deficiencies. The content of the document can play an important role in the next law regulations, especially regarding the ecumenical activity.

  • Issue Year: 19/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 51-70
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish