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Christian-marxist dialogue
Paul Mojzes
Abstract
One may discern four types of encounters between Christians and
Marxists : 1) the anathematizers, 2) the synthesizers, 3) the acoomodators, and 4) the dialoguers. The fourth type is suggested as the most useful form of encounter; one which in its short history since the laite 1950s and early 1960s yielded many concrete positive results. The Marxism’s challenge to Christian discapleship is being explored. Among these challenges are the coming to grips with burning social problems in a distinctly Christian manner, actively taking destiny into one’s own hands rather than being victimized by history, taking the prophetic impulse seriously, recognizing the idolatry of wealth and money, talking seriously the Marxist critique of religion, and vigorously critiquing existing socio-economic orders. The encounter with Marxism may help us Christians recommit ourselves to our own ultimate values.
Keywords
Christianity; marxism; dialogue
Hrčak ID:
90102
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Publication date:
15.12.1981.
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