КОМЕНТАР ПРО ВЗАЄМОЗВ’ЯЗОК НАУКИ ТА ВІРИ В ЦЕРКОВНОМУ ВІРОВЧЕННІ

Author(s): Reyber Parra Contreras / Language(s): Ukrainian Issue: 3/2021

The text analyzes the relationship between Science and Faith in the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The analysis is based on the position of the Vatican Councils I and II about the importance of Faith and Reason for man, in his search for truth; simultaneously, the orientations of popes Leo XIII and John Paul II were taken into account, in their Encyclicals Aeterni Patris and Fides et Ratio, respectively; some speeches by Popes Paul VI, Benedict XVI and Francis before the Pontifical Academy of Sciences were also analyzed. The Church has sought from the First Vatican Council to the present to bring, harmonize and complement the relationship between Faith and Reason; its interest is not limited to promoting scientific research; it also aspires that knowledge be ordered to the welfare of the human being, and the horizon of faith is recognized in the search for truth.

Integralna ochrona środowiska w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II

Author(s): Wojciech Bołoz / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2008

In his teaching John Paul II paid a lot of attention to the subject of environmental protection. His holistic concept incorporates the most important issues that relate to preservation of natural resources that still exist. Among many issues discussed by him the following seem to be of the highest importance.The ecological issue refers to all people irrespective of religious or political views. Natural environment degradation bears negative consequences which apply to everyone, the Pope regards his comments on the natural environment protection as the Church’s support for the peoples’ efforts in overcoming the growing ecological crisis.In John Paul’s II opinion, so-called “anthropological mistake” is the basis for thoughtless degradation of natural environment. A human being who discovers his ability to transform and, to some extent, to create the world through his own work believes he can disobediently rule the Earth and bring it under his absolute control. He acts as if the Earth did not have its own shape nor an intention previously indicated by God. God’s intention for the Earth may indeed be expanded by a human but it should not be fought against. Instead of being God’s co-worker in the act of creation a human tries to replace Him. As a consequence, nature, which is oppressed rather than ruled by a human, protests.Ecological crisis is seen as a consequence of troubled relationship between a human and nature. In this relationship a human is driven only by his own economical needs. He does not take into consideration the specificity of nature’s constituting components: natural resources, plants and animals. Another important reason for the environment crisis is inconsiderate output of natural resources as if they were to last forever.Natural environment exploitation is reprehensible. However, destruction of “human environment” is equally dangerous. Alike with the Earth, which should be used respectfully in accordance with its initial intention, a human ought to value his own “natural and moral construction he was equipped with”.According to the teaching of the Church, God gave the Earth with everything it consists for the use of all the people and nations, this sense of common property also bears common responsibility for the existing goods. Because it is a shared property, it should be of a public concern, therefore , every enterprise that makes use of natural resources is obliged to take care of the environment.

Filozofija postmoderne i poučni tekst: posljednje faze preporoda bosansko-muslimanske književnosti

Author(s): Adil Jusić / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 2/2018

Starting with a concept of conflict between scientific and narrative knowledge, which is used for explanation of whole history of cultural imperialism of the West, the philosophy of postmodern age ends with emphasizing the need for accepting inevitable existence of different language games in practical discourse. It means the prescription of certain coexistence between different types of knowledge and their protagonists. The source of lasting inclination towards dominance is hidden in flexible nature of scientific knowledge, which ensures for it the self-questioning adaptive capacity, and rigid nature of the narrative knowledge, which has no intention to change at all. On the other side, edifying texts from the times of revival of Bosnian-Muslim literature, start from the idea that science and faith do not collide, and that they are complement in Islamic and other eastern civilisations.

Poglądy bioetyczne i ekofilozoficzne w społecznym nauczaniu Jana Pawła II (na przykładzie wybranych encyklik)

Author(s): Mariusz Ciszek / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2008

John Paul II has left behind a huge legacy of social teaching which retain its value till the present days therefore it is worth to remind the readers his significant ideas. In my article I familiarized readers with stances of John Paul II related to specific issues on medical ethicists and ecological aspects of human life protection based upon papal encyclicals, the article consists of two main parts: first refers to pope’s bioethical stances existed in encyclical Evangelium vitae (1995); the second one presented pope’s thoughts on environmental protection which could be find in the following encyclicals: Redemptor hominis (1979); Sollicitudo rei socialis (1987); Centesimus annus (1991) - and again in - Evangelium vitae (1995).

Religija u susretu s modernom psihologijom: iskustvo Katoličke crkve

Author(s): Aid Smajić / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 1/2017

Possibility and limits of dialogue between religion and psychology is an interesting topic attracting significant attention of theologians and psychologists today. A century long experience of Catholic Church being in dialogue with modern psychological theory and practice is a proof of complexity and multifacetedness of this endeavor as well as an authentic illustration of its challenges, possibilities and potential solutions for all religious traditions faced with similar dilemmas. The aim of the study is threefold: 1) to offer a short historical overview of attitude of the Catholic Church towards achievements of modern psychological science, 2) to present the main areas and challenges faced by the Church in dialogue with and exploitation of contemporary psychology today and 3) to identify agents and mechanisms of this process. This attitude evolved from the initial suspicion and antagonism to respect towards achievements of healthy psychology and systematic attempt of their integration in Catholic teaching and pastoral work. Seemingly two factors are especially important for the achieved success, namely individual enthusiasm and systematic approach of Catholic theologian-psychologists to the issue at stake and the existence of minimum of official support in the Church for these endeavors, even at the time of the hey-days of anti-modernism in the Catholic circles. These are eventually the useful hints for all religious traditions perplexed with similar dilemmas.

Islamizacija savremenog znanja i uloga univerziteta u kontekstu devesternizacije i dekolonizacije: pristupna predavanja

Author(s): Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 2/2015

PRILOZI TEORIJI HRIŠĆANSKE PEDAGOGIJE: MOLITVA KAO AGENS SOCIJALNO – PSIHOLOŠKOG RAZVOJA DECE I MLADIH

Author(s): Sergej Beuk / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 35/2021

In this study, author wishes to emphasize theoretical relations between secular and Christian pedagogy, field which is not enough researched in our society. Academic roots of contemporary Christian pedagogy can be found in Holly Scriptures teaching. This discipline than continues its growth following other scientific disciplines such as personal psychology, development psychology, psychology of pedagogy, general psychology, didactics and others. For Christian educators, Christ is an anthropological aim, but neglecting of scientific research results leads undoubtedly into dogmatization and doctrinaire digression of both Christian educators and Christian pedagogy in totality. Author underlines that the prayer is that discipline of the mind that has double educational effect: free research of ones needs through specific form of communication and ones direction through prayer, both by the parent and educator, aiming to develop new capabilities and habits of a child. The Church today has a task to educate the Young in present times, understanding their needs and aspires, which is not at all an easy job.

Krytyka nauki w filozofii Johna Polkinghorne'a

Author(s): Andrzej Abdank-Kozubski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2008

Zjawiska atmosferyczne w Księdze Syracha

Author(s): Jan Turkiel / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2008

Syrach in his book on atmospheric conditions speaks of their symbolic meaning. Frost is like sin, the beautiful weather that makes the frost disappear is a reward for mercy (Sir 3:15). Hail, snow, also falling fast, is a sign of their rule over the world (Sir 39, 29; 43, 13.15.18; 46, 5). Hoarfrost is a sign of their care for the earth (Sir 43:19). The heat symbolizes a gift offered with a harsh word (Sir 18:16). The only defense of such gifts is love for the Lord (Sir 34:16). Fog is a symbol of prudence, and a cure for bad weather is associated with a mysterious messenger (Sir 24: 3; 43, 22). Lightning and thunder are symbols of the appearance of a sage (Sir 32). , 10) A perishing thunder may be unjustly acquired as a symbol of wealth (Sir 40:13). But the thunder may be a symbol of their voice. It never goes away and continues with a powerful echo - the one who has not defiled himself with riches unjustly earns himself (Sir 43:17; 46.17,18.19).

Katolička crkva, nauka i nasilje

Author(s): Alek Barović / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 87/88/2020

The entire medieval part of the history of the Roman Catholic Church was accompanied by violence. It was towards those who were a direct threat to the unity of that time, and thus the wealth of the church, as well as towards those who had the courage to question its official doctrine and teachings. Although it tried to curb these threats, the Roman Catholic Church thus made an indirect contribution to the development of science, but also a contribution to the development of reform movements and its emancipation.

The Principle of Graduality as an Important Part of Christian Conjugal Love

Author(s): Inocent-Mária V. Szaniszló O.P. / Language(s): English Issue: 18/2021

This Contribution discusses ethical principle of graduality (the principle of gradual growth) as one of the ways, with which one can progress towards the achievement of ethical ideals in the application of the problematic situations of the spouses with family planning. This principle essentially means that moral norm commits objectively, but concrete individuals are able to respect it on different degrees according to their abilities. Here we want to point out the approach of the magistrate and the popes as well as various specialists to this difficult problem of human growth to know and observe the moral natural laws.

Creation: a Multifaceted and Thematic Concept in the Construction of Modern Cosmology – from Friedmann’s Creation of the Universe to the Steady-State’s Continuous Creation

Author(s): João Barbosa / Language(s): English Issue: 27/2021

This article focuses on the multifaceted and thematic nature expressed by the concept of creation in 20th-century cosmology, namely in the construction of the big bang cosmology and its rival, the steady state cosmology. Regarding the approaches of three of the main founders of big bang cosmology (Friedmann, Lemaître, and Gamow), we can find, in an explicit or implicit way, two different forms of creation – creation from nothing or creation from shapeless matter. On the opposite side, suggested by the proponents of steady-state cosmology (Hoyle, Bondi, and Gold), we can find another form of creation – the continuous creation of matter. It is proposed that the multifaceted concept of creation, due to the wide interest it aroused and the intensity of cosmological debates it provoked, as well as its historical longevity and its disciplinary and cultural transversality, may be recognized as a thema.

The Secularization of the Church: Causes and Theological Remedies

Author(s): Daniel G. Oprean / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2020

The aim of this paper is to explore a few factors that contribute to the tendency towards secularization in the evangelical churches in Central and Eastern Europe. It further suggests theological remedies to address the causes of secularization. The thesis of this paper is that there are three causes for the tendency towards secularization. First is the secularization of theological education, second is the crisis of ecclesial identity, and third is the secularization of leaders hip. The first proposal of this paper is that the remedy for the secularization of theological education is redefining theology as communion, theological education as transformation, and theological formation as discipleship. Second, the remedy for the crisis of ecclesial identity that leads to negative identity markers is the replacement of the external conformation model of Christian life (which leads to social isolation, subculturality, and spiritual abuse) with the internal transformation model, which leads to a healthy spirituality and a meaningful theology of mission. Third and finally, the remedy for the secularization of leadership is the rediscovery of the kenotic model of Christian life and ministry.

Istina – dodirna točka znanosti i vjere – Prema enciklici Fides et Ratio –

Author(s): Mile Vidić / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 30/2020

In this paper the author deals with the notion of truth in an encyclical Fidelis e tratio as a point contact to which aspire faith, mind and science. The author divided the work into three parts with the introduction and conclusion. The first part talks about commitment of science, philosophy and faith to the attainment of truth.The second part deals with man’s aspiration for science and truth. This aspiration is deep in man and man has the ability to reach the truth with his mind. The final third part is about trust in the authority and unity of knowledge. Both faith and science have confidence in authority and seek the unity of knowledge. On that way, truth is an indispensable constant.

What Remains to Be Discovered?

Author(s): Pavel Nováček / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2021

What major scientific breakthroughs will occur in the rest of the 21st century? We can hardly imagine what discoveries await us in the fields of physics, biology, human health, or artificial intelligence. Every time people think that everything has already been discovered, there occurs another breakthrough. However, it is impossible to predict specifically when and what it will be. Among the most promising challenges on the border between science and our imaginations, is an exploration of our universe, and potential contact with an extra-terrestrial civilisation, better understanding of space, time, matter, and energy (including “dark matter” and “dark energy”) and, of course, the “unthinkable” potential of the human brain. It seems that what may never be discovered is scientific evidence of life after death. This is not found on the border between science and our fantasy (imagination), but on the border between science and faith.

Czy mariologiczna interpretacja postaci kobiety w Ap 12 jest nadal aktualna?

Author(s): Tomasz Siemieniec / Language(s): Polish Issue: 9/2021

The presented article raises a question concerning the relevance of the Mariological interpretation of the figure of “Woman” in Rev 12. The research showed that the Mariological understanding of Rev 12 results directly from the biblical text itself. However, this is not the only possible understanding of this passage. The figure of “Woman” can also be interpreted collectively – as a figure of Israel, the chosen people of the OT, who brings forth the Messiah to the world and then leaves the scene of salvation history. The “Woman” in Revelation 12 plays a dual role. Collectively, she represents the people of Israel waiting for the Messiah. In the individual aspect, which is subordinate to the collective one, there is here a reference to the figure of Mary.

ХРИШЋАНСТВО И КОПЕРНИКАНСКА РЕВОЛУЦИЈА

Author(s): Nenad D. Plavšić / Language(s): Serbian Issue: 33/2020

The period of the occurrence of modern science cannot be truly understood without looking into it in relation to Christian religion. The influence of Christian theologyon science, at the time of Copernican Revolution, was huge. This can easily be seen if welook at the life and work of the great scientists who gave the biggest contribution to thatastronomical scientific revolution which happened in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Certain scientific concepts, held by their pioneers, were often the consequence oftheological belief. The religious belief that the universe is in order was in the very heart ofscience of that time. However, it is well known that Christian Church was preventing thedevelopment of modern science greatly. It is essential to point out the difference betweentrue Christianity and its abuse in order to understand the interaction between Christianity and science, at the time of Copernican Revolution, in its true sense. This great difference is overlooked for ideological reasons. In this way it is emphasized that religion andscience are in an irreconcilable conflict from their very beginning. This simple and biased attitude does not correspond the reality which was much more complex. Nowadays,religion and science are among the most powerful cultural and intellectual forces. Therefore, it is necessary to look into the beginning of their interaction at the time of Copernican Revolution. It is the only way to overcome the conflicting model between them andaccomplish the necessary discourse. On the way to establishing the communication between religion and science, the history of their relation at the time of the creation of modern science can be of great benefit for their mutual understanding and prevention frompossible abuse.

German Protestants in the Moslavina and Bilogora Regions - Part II Migrations, Evacuations, and Pastors

Author(s): Vatroslav Župančić / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2021

The article researches the migrations of German Protestants in the area of Moslavina and Bilogora after the issuing of the Protestant Patent and religious liberalization in the second half of the 19th century. First, we research the regional background of the settlers (colonists), and we go on to follow the development of their church communities and parishes. After this, we describe the specific settlements with an absolute or relative German Protestant majority, as well as the historical circumstances of their church organization. Finally, we use sources, literature, and oral history (i.e., interviews) as we research the processes of migration and evacuation of German settlers and Protestants from those parts, as well as the destinies of their pastors and preachers during and after WWII.Due to the scope of the research, the article was divided into two parts. In part 1, the emphasis was on migrations, the settlers’ confessional background, and the founding of the first two large parishes in the region. In part 2, we will describe other parishes and their branches, their development, and stages of abandonment, as well as the description of their final spiritual workers’ activities.

IL CULTO DEI SERVI DI DIO VESCOVI MARTIRI ROMENI: FRA DIRITTO CANONICO E LITURGIA

Author(s): William A. Bleiziffer / Language(s): Italian Issue: 1-2/2021

The Cult of God’s Servants Romanian Martyr Bishops: between Canon Law and Liturgy. On the last day of his apostolic trip to Romania (May 31 - June 2, 2019), the Holy Father Pope Francis in the exercise of his canonical powers beatified seven Romanian Greek Catholic bishops who died in odium fidei in communist prisons. By proclaiming the formula for recognizing the martyrdom of these bishops, they are officially recognized as martyrs of the Church of Christ, and as such, according to the canonical discipline in force, they can enjoy the celebration of a public cult of worship. Their feast finds a stable place in the liturgical calendar of the Greek Catholic Church, June 2, and public worship regulated by both common law and the particular law of the Church becomes a liturgical constant that manifests the particular character of these servants of God.Starting from this canonical and liturgical premise, the present study tries to highlight some significant elements regarding the liturgical cult of these martyrs. Thus, a series of disciplinary realities are taken into account, which starting from the historical elements of the cult of saints, then highlights some particular aspects that the current procedure of declaring the martyrdom of God’s servants requires to regulate their public worship.

Tlačiar Jiří Melantrich z Aventina a jeho dielo Knijžka Potěssytedlná wssechniem Tiehotnym zachovaná vo fonde Slovenskej národnej knižnice

Author(s): Mária Pitáková / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 2/2021

Jiří Melantrich, the Czech printer and publisher, started with a small personal printing office and gradually built a large printing and publishing enterprise of European significance. The Bible became the basis for his editing activities. He also focused on printing the humanistic literature and Latin poetic collections. Additionally, he published various guides and dictionaries, legal literature, as well as cheap entertaining books of folk readings. After 1576, he started cooperating with his son-in-law, Daniel Adam from Veleslavín, who took over the printing office after Melantrich´s death. Of no less importance were also his contacts with the court of the Czech governor, the Archduke Ferdinand II. Melantrich used these contacts for his business activities, as proved by an assortment of published books. However, in the collection of Slovak National Library, we can find works of this publisher also with other although no less interesting topics. One of the preserved Melantrich´s works is Knijžka Potěssytedlná wssechniem Tiehotnym, in which he deals mainly with the prayers for pregnant women, as well as for women after the pregnancy. Moreover, the book includes advice or obligations for men, instructing them how should they behave toward women during this period.