Preliminary communication

Identity and Action. Theological Exposition of the Question of Religious Identity and Activity of Practising Believers

Nikola Vranješ ; University of Zagreb, Theology in Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

The question of the religious identity is of primary importance for theological, and especially for theological-practical research. Since this aspect of theological research is essentially directed towards the action of believers, it is impossible to imagine it without a clear positioning in respect to the believer’s identity because this identity represents its primary basis. In this article, using the method of theological-pastoral discernment (characteristic for pastoral or practical theology), the question of the relation between the identity and action of believers is being studied, together with its correct and complete understanding. At the same time, alert is being raised on certain problems that concern this relation, problems which in the current models of believer’s action present special challenges on religious, but also on socio-cultural level.

Keywords

identity; action; faith; Church; society; culture

Hrčak ID:

82490

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/82490

Publication date:

21.3.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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