Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego troska o rodzinę (na przykładzie listów pasterskich prymasa Polski z lat 1946-1974)
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński's Concern for the Family in the Period of Communist Captivity (Based on the Pastoral Letters Written by Primate of Poland Between 1946 and 1974)

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to show the socio-moral condition of the family in times of real socialism in Poland, including the dangers from the state and ideology that threaten it in the context of contemporary living conditions. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The article presents Stefan Wyszynski’s views on the situation of the family in Poland in 1945-1974. The research issues were included in the following questions: 1) What dangers were the family and young generation exposed to in times of real socialism in Poland? 2) In what direction should the policy of overcoming the threats to the family go? 3) What actions and forms of help should have been taken to protect the family from the influence of communist ideology and power? The research was carried out using the content analysis method. The research was based on the Pastoral Letters from the years 1946-1974 on family and social issues. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The article consists of an introduction, a description of the research method and three parts of the analysis. The first part outlines the threats to the family and society in the years 1946-1974 in the context of contemporary life. The second part shows the directions of overcoming the threats, and the third part presents the measures to protect the family in times of communism in Poland. In the conclusion section the sense and meaning given to the family during the period under consideration was emphasized. RESEARCH RESULTS: Wyszynski’s letters show threats to the family, including the process of gradual enslavement of the family by the communist system, which had characteristics of Totalitarianism. Marxist ideology, its related politics and propaganda distorted the meaning and importance of the family and its core values. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Despite the new socio-political situation, S. Wyszynski’s view on overcoming threats and protection of the family are still relevant today. They are also an important testimony of contemporary culture and living conditions.

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