Published: 2021-03-06

The (In)Validity of John Paul II’s summons to martial sanctity towards contemporary individualism

Sławomir Tykarski
Gdańsk Studies
Section: Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.26142/stgd-2020-024

Abstract

Summary: In the last few decades, an increase in disintegrating marriages is noticeable. There are probably many reasons for this. One of these is the spread of individualism, which consequences affect a marriage. This study aims to discuss the threats that individualistic culture poses to fulfilling the summons to the sanctity of spouses. These are, for example, selfishness, hedonism, consumerism, utilitarianism, permissiveness, and the broadly understood abuse of freedom. The issue will be analyzed from the perspective of Pope John Paul II's teaching, trying to answer the question of whether it is still valid in the context of contemporary cultural changes.

Keywords:

John Paul II, marriage, individualism, holiness, sanctity

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Tykarski, S. (2021). The (In)Validity of John Paul II’s summons to martial sanctity towards contemporary individualism. Gdańsk Studies, 47, 67–81. https://doi.org/10.26142/stgd-2020-024

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