Theological and Moral Line of the Encyclical Humanae Vitae of Pope Paul VI in the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II Cover Image

Teologicko-morálna línia encykliky Pavla VI. Humanae vitae v pontifikáte Jána Pavla II.
Theological and Moral Line of the Encyclical Humanae Vitae of Pope Paul VI in the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II

Author(s): Tibor Šuba
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Family and social welfare, Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Teologická fakulta Trnavskej univerzity
Keywords: Pope Paul IV; Humanae vitae; contraception; love; marriage; life; Pope John Paul II;

Summary/Abstract: Fifty years ago, the encyclical “Humanae vitae” of Pope Paul VI caused a big sensation in the fi eld of reproduction of human life. The document drew attention to the fact that true love is open towards life and that only love can create conditions under which human life is fully respected and accepted. The purpose of this article is to describe the attitude of Pope John Paul II towards this issue and to demonstrate that the goal of moral teaching of the Church is based on positive motivation aiming at the renewal of human heart, so that people can walk the way of truth and love and married couples can bear the witness of God´s love.

  • Issue Year: 9/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 37-49
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Slovak