living tradition of Catholic moral theology, The
Book Description
In an era of rapid social change and evolving moral questions, how does an ancient faith tradition remain both authentic and relevant? Charles E. Curran tackles this fundamental challenge facing contemporary Catholicism, offering a thoughtful exploration of what he terms "creative fidelity" in moral theology.
Curran argues that Catholic moral teaching must engage dynamically with modern realities, neither rigidly clinging to past formulations nor abandoning core principles. Through careful analysis, he examines the tensions within today's Roman Catholic Church, particularly in areas of sexual ethics and church governance, suggesting these conflicts stem from an incomplete embrace of the very methodological approaches found in official Catholic social teaching.
The author presents a vision of moral theology as a living dialogue between tradition and contemporary experience. He explores how each generation must wrestle with perennial questions about the relationship between divine guidance and human responsibility, the nature of Christian ethics, and the role of academic freedom in theological inquiry. Drawing on examples like the work of theologian Richard A. McCormick, Curran demonstrates how traditional methods can address modern moral complexities.
Rather than viewing tension as destructive, Curran frames these ongoing struggles as essential to the church's vitality. His essays invite readers to embrace the creative challenge of living faithfully within a tradition that must continually reinterpret its wisdom for new times and circumstances.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Ethics & Philosophy
📄 Length: 265 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Catholic Church
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Christian sociology
- ✓ Explore Doctrines
- ✓ Explore Catholic authors
- ✓ Explore Aufsatzsammlung
- ✓ Explore Moraltheologie
- ✓ Explore Sexual ethics
