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Mulieris dignitatem — Theological Accents

Ivan Fuček

Abstract

Although proposing no practical solution, this Papal letter represents a new and unprecedented interpretation of God's message concerning woman, in accordance with the specific personalistic anthropolgy evident in other encyclicals, letters and messages written by John Paul II. The Pope emphasizes that the only complete dignity for a woman, as for every person, is union with God. The Pope further stresses that the ontologie dignity of a woman and man are equal. Sin is the root of male domination, but the Pope explains that Christ restored to woman her former dignity which had been lost after the fall. Therefore, woman is not and should not be a means or object. She is a subject with equal rights. This evangelical news should enter the hearts of people to create a new Christian mentality including mutual dignity between a man and woman. Differences do exist between men and women, including differences of a théologie nature: woman is the representative of God's people while a priest represents Christ, the bridegroom of the Church. These two roles must not be confused. In this sense, the quality of femininity is a key symbol for the Church and mankind. Through Mary, Mother and Virgin, woman has assumed a privileged position in the reconciliation of God with mankind. This is her representative mission.

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Hrčak ID:

53366

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/53366

Publication date:

20.2.1989.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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