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Mature Conscience
Valentin Pozaić
; Filozofsko-teološki institut Družbe Isusove u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Abstract
The author discusses the mature conscience, with background reference to conscience in general and problems of conscience.
An individuars conscience is the final subjective norm of action. Its judgment can be affected by cognitional, volitional or emotional factors; Achieving a balance between the objective values confronted and the subjective response promotes growth and maturation of the conscience, which will then cosciously and precisely differentiate good from evil, drawing attention to a personal response to God's call in specific situations. A mature individual will consider, other authorities, such as the laws of nature and mercy. However, in the final analysis, the ultimate authority will not be law but his own conscience. Only by following his own conscience can a person arrive at a suitable response to the personal call of Divine love.
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Publication date:
20.12.1988.
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