Morality and Its Beyond

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DICK WESTLEY
Morality and Its Beyond heralds an optimistic view of humankind's moral goodness that sets the reader on a collision course with more recent theologizing about morality. It opens the way to a faith-filled journey to the very roots of Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of God.
Westley boldly summons the vision of the Second Vatican Council to urge the Institutional church to reshape itself into a true witness to the Kingdom. He calls upon the Institution to abandon Its attltudlnal position and activities that suggest it replaces God as that which causes, effects and guarantees salvation.
The book addresses today's adult Catholics In an equally demanding, yet sensitive and pastoral manner. Westley affirms the burdens and obstacles to true moral living, and fosters the position that each woman and man Is responsible to overcome both. Living morally first means recognizing and distinguishing between evil and sin. Second, it means working daily to cope with all the... Tovább

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DICK WESTLEY
Morality and Its Beyond heralds an optimistic view of humankind's moral goodness that sets the reader on a collision course with more recent theologizing about morality. It opens the way to a faith-filled journey to the very roots of Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of God.
Westley boldly summons the vision of the Second Vatican Council to urge the Institutional church to reshape itself into a true witness to the Kingdom. He calls upon the Institution to abandon Its attltudlnal position and activities that suggest it replaces God as that which causes, effects and guarantees salvation.
The book addresses today's adult Catholics In an equally demanding, yet sensitive and pastoral manner. Westley affirms the burdens and obstacles to true moral living, and fosters the position that each woman and man Is responsible to overcome both. Living morally first means recognizing and distinguishing between evil and sin. Second, it means working daily to cope with all the ambiguity of modern life, without letting go of the urgency to live beyond morality. This "beyond" transcends moral codes and centers on the highest Ideals of Christian faith, within the Image of the Kingdom of God.
Dick Westley Is professor of Philosophy at Loyola University of Chicago and lecturer at the Institute of Pastoral Studies there. His professional honors include awards for Outstanding and Dedicated Service from the Association of Chicago Priests and Loyola's Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year. Vissza