Review article

CHRISTIAN CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF POLITICAL CULTURE

Silvija migles ; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Jurica Gregurić ; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Abstract

The article deals with, and addresses, the issue of building a political culture as well as of Christian contribution to building democracy. The primary question that is being dealt with here is not the issue of the relationship between Church and politics, but its focus is on the engagement by the lay faithful in political education and political action. In this context, the social doctrine of the Church is an excellent contribution to the development of the political culture of citizens. The theological-social dimension of the ecclesiastical instruction about political life is a starting point for addressing the issue of political dialogue in relation to social communication and information. An integral understanding of the principle of subsidiarity is a central democratic rule which, on the one hand, points to the ministerial character of political authority and, on the other hand, to the importance of the broad political participation of civil society in the realization of the common good. The synthesis of the guidelines in the conclusion of the article emphasizes the importance of Christian engagement in politics.

Keywords

social doctrine of the Church; social communication; subsidiarity; civic initiatives; political culture; Christian service

Hrčak ID:

191036

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/191036

Publication date:

1.8.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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