Conference paper
The new age and its reflections upon the family
Stjepan Kušan
; Filozofsko-teološki institut Družbe Isusove u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Abstract
The process of education and the family itself are influenced in a positive and negative way by extrafamiliar factors: milieu, socioeconomic condi-tions, school, historical heritage. In our regions there are also the many illnesses inherited from the communist regime and socialist economy. Negative consequences are evident in the attitude towards work, in modes of expression, in confidence between people. In general, it can be spoken of widespread spiritual and material pauperization, racism, fundamentalism, individualism, secularization, etc.
Besides these negative influences, we are glad to welcome the will for good, for human solidarity, and many other positive aspects which may convey an impression of utopia. Nevertheless, the world is moving towards the desired goal of the ordinary people: humble, peaceful life in harmony with other people. Those who apparently are "of minor importance" participate in this process as well. Seeing actions of God in various situations in life is a sign of healthy spirituality.
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51917
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Publication date:
20.12.1993.
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