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Some modern Christian humanists, for example, go so far as to suggest that other understandings of humanism are inauthentic, saying that, "common humanity, universal reason, freedom, personhood, human rights, human emancipation and progress, and indeed the very notion of secularity... are literally unthinkable without their Christian humanistic ...
Public theology is the Christian engagement and dialogue within the church and especially with the larger society. It seeks the welfare of the state and a fair society for all by engaging issues of common interest to build the common good. This is Christian theology that talks with society not just to society. [1]
Christian views of Jesus are based on the teachings and beliefs as outlined in the Canonical gospels, New Testament letters, the Christian creeds, as well as specific denominational teachings. These documents outline the key beliefs held by Christians about Jesus, including his divinity, humanity, and earthly life, and that he is the Christ and ...
Catholic social doctrine is rooted in the social teachings of the New Testament, [11] the Church Fathers, [12] the Old Testament, and Hebrew scriptures. [13] [14] The church responded to historical conditions in medieval and early modern Europe with philosophical and theological teachings on social justice which considered the nature of humanity, society, economy, and politics. [15]
Christian realism is a political theology in the Christian tradition. It is built on three biblical presumptions: the sinfulness of humanity, the freedom of humanity, and the validity and seriousness of the Great Commandment. [1] The key political concepts of Christian realism are balance of power and political responsibility.
Christian worldview (also called biblical worldview) refers to the framework of ideas and beliefs through which a Christian individual, group or culture interprets the world and interacts with it. Various denominations of Christianity have differing worldviews on some issues based on biblical interpretation, but many thematic elements are ...
Christian democracy is an ideology inspired by Christian social teaching to respond to the challenges of contemporary society and politics. [1] [2] Christian democracy has drawn mainly from Catholic social teaching [3] [4] and neo-scholasticism, [5] [6] [7] as well as the Neo-Calvinist tradition within Christianity; [8] [9] it later gained ...
Jesus – central figure in Christianity Christian views of Jesus – are based on the teachings and beliefs outlined in the Canonical gospels, New Testament letters, and the Christian creeds; they outline the key beliefs held by Christians about Jesus, including his divinity, humanity, and earthly life.