The Role of Religious Argumentation in Shaping Pro-ecological Attitudes of Christians in Poland
The Role of Religious Argumentation in Shaping Pro-ecological Attitudes of Christians in Poland
Author(s): Ryszard F. SadowskiSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie
Keywords: ecological crisis;Christianity;religious argumentation;Poland;religion and ecology;
Summary/Abstract: Religious arguments are an important factor influencing people’s daily choices. These choices result in, among others, relation to the natural environment and further contribute to improving or deteriorating its condition. This article is aimed at highlighting the ecological potential of Poles’ religious argumentation by presenting common arguments based on their professed faith. In addition, this study presents religious arguments used in the statements made by official representatives of the Catholic Church in Poland on environmental issues and provides examples of religiously inspired initiatives for the environment undertaken by lay Christians.
Journal: Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae
- Issue Year: 18/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 7-22
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English