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Spirituality in the Dialogue of the Faithful with Atheists, Agnostics, and Religiously Ambivalent in the Context of “Courtyard of the Gentiles”

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Sawa P.

Roczniki Teologiczne

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2017

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vol. 64

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issue 5: Teologia duchowości - English Online Version

91-113

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Pluralism of contemporary worldviews makes it challenging for Christianity to enter into a dialogue with different opinions, especially those relating to (non)existence of God and foundations of man’s life. Such a discussion is also difficult with the atheist, agnostic and religiously ambivalent circles. The source of this discourse lays in the human nature, which strives for unity with others, and in Christ’s Great Commission. Moreover, the evolution of contemporary world, a peculiar spiritual crisis of many and effectively a crisis of human identity, rules, priorities and values demands a firm voice on the supernatural dimension of human’s life, on the authentic and healthy humanism and on the value of universal virtues, especially when it comes to life, health, mutual respect and culture. Thus, the Church is called to accommodate people that are outside of its moral or formal structures. This results from the nature of its mission and prevents it from becoming a marginal group seen as a cult, as a historic relic or as an organisation limiting man's freedom. Therefore, it becomes necessary to organise various meetings relating to the “Courtyard of Gentiles” or “Courtyard Dialogue.” This is also an opportunity to pick up healthy Christian apologetic, which is necessary because of the nature of faith itself, and to confront the dogmatic atheism which is more and more aggressive towards religion, especially towards Catholicism. Dialogue of the faithful with the gentiles is necessary. It also encourages exploring of the world and facilitates common existence in the society. For the baptised the perspective of evangelisation and the true respect for their interlocutors are equally important.

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French atheist spirituality

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Skurzak J.

Studia Philosophiae Christianae

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2020

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vol. 56

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issue 3

157-178

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The phrase “atheist spirituality” may seem rather paradoxical at first. In practice, both atheists and theists object to it. Atheists would prefer to be called naturalists – in order to emphasize their connection with a specific tradition and interpretation of the world, and avoid being equated only with the denial of theism. They will be willing to deny the existence of any spiritual element, and thus deny the meaningfulness of religious language. It is worth stressing that this does not apply to all atheists. A new form of spirituality suggested by Francophone philosophers concerns first of all the resignation from a faith about a transcendent God, which is substituted with an undefined sacrum (what is holy, is highest) in immanence. New forms of spirituality are becoming a popular alternative to religious spirituality today. However, traditional and new spiritualities should not be treated as separate sets, as they do not necessarily compete with each other. Systems of spiritual development related to specific denominations will always provide inspiration even for atheist spirituality. The latter can indicate that apart from religion, there is also a spirituality that can develop in a person. Nihilism is not the only alternative to religion, as sometimes the defenders of the old religious order try to show. Atheist spirituality can sometimes refer to realities that are rich and enhancing. ------------- Received: 11/05/2020. Reviewed: 20/06/2020. Accepted: 30/06/2020

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Duchowość w prowadzonym przez wiernych dialogu z ateistami, agnostykami i obojętnymi religijnie w świetle inicjatyw „dziedzińca pogan”

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Sawa P.

Roczniki Teologiczne

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2017

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vol. 64

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issue 5: Teologia duchowości

99-123

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Pluralism of contemporary worldviews makes it challenging for Christianity to enter into a dialogue with different opinions, especially those relating to (non)existence of God and foundations of man's life. Such a discussion is also difficult with the atheist, agnostic and religiously ambivalent circles. The source of this discourse lays in the human nature, which strives for unity with others, and in Christ's Great Commission. Moreover, the evolution of contemporary world, a peculiar spiritual crisis of many and effectively a crisis of human identity, rules, priorities and values demands a firm voice on the supernatural dimension of human's life, on the authentic and healthy humanism and on the value of universal virtues, especially when it comes to life, health, mutual respect and culture. Thus, the Church is called to accommodate people that are outside of its moral or formal structures. This results from the nature of its mission and prevents it from becoming a marginal group seen as a cult, as a historic relic or as an organisation limiting man's freedom. Therefore, it becomes necessary to organise various meetings relating to the “Courtyard of Gentiles” or “Courtyard Dialogue”. This is also an opportunity to pick up healthy Christian apologetic, which is necessary because of the the nature of faith itself, and to confront the dogmatic atheism which is more and more aggressive towards religion, especially towards Catholicism. Dialogue of the faithful with the gentiles is necessary. It also encourages exploring of the world and facilitates common existence in the society. For the baptised the perspective of evangelisation and the true respect for their interlocutors are equally important.

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Pluralizm światopoglądowy we współczesnym świecie przynosi wyzwanie dla chrześcijaństwa, by wejść w realny dialog z odmiennymi poglądami, zwłaszcza dotyczącymi (nie)istnienia Boga i podstaw życia człowieka. Obejmuje to również dyskurs ze środowiskiem ateistów, agnostyków czy obojętnych religijnie. Źródło tego dyskursu tkwi w naturze człowieka, który dąży do jedności z innymi oraz w wielkim nakazie misyjnym Chrystusa. Poza tym przemiany współczesnego świata, swoisty kryzys duchowy wielu ludzi, a co za tym idzie kryzys tożsamości człowieka, zasad, priorytetów, wartości domaga się mocnego głosu o ponadmaterialnym wymiarze życia człowieka, o autentycznym i zdrowym humanizmie, o znaczeniu uniwersalnych wartości, zwłaszcza w zakresie życia, zdrowia, szacunku dla bliźniego, kultury. Kościół wezwany jest więc do wychodzenia w kierunku ludzi będących poza jego strukturami formalnie lub moralnie. Wynika to z charakteru jego misji, a także z faktu, by nie stał się marginalną grupą, postrzeganą jako sekta, relikt przeszłości czy formacją ograniczającą wolność człowieka. Wobec tego konieczne staje się organizowanie różnego rodzaju spotkań w ramach „Dziedzińca Pogan” czy „Dziedzińca Dialogu”. Jest to też okazja do podejmowania zdrowej chrześcijańskiej apologetyki, koniecznej z samej natury wiary, ale również jako konfrontacja z ateizmem dogmatycznym, coraz bardziej agresywnym wobec religii, zwłaszcza katolicyzmu. Dialog wierzących z niewierzącymi jest konieczny. To sprzyja poznaniu świata, lepszemu układaniu wzajemnego istnienia w społeczeństwie. Dla ochrzczonych jednak ważna jest perspektywa ewangelizacyjna i prawdziwy szacunek wobec współrozmówców.

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Spirituality in the Dialogue of the Faithful with Atheists, Agnostics, and Religiously Ambivalent in the Context of “Courtyard of the Gentiles”

French atheist spirituality

Duchowość w prowadzonym przez wiernych dialogu z ateistami, agnostykami i obojętnymi religijnie w świetle inicjatyw „dziedzińca pogan”