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Church That Can And Cannot Change: The Development Of Catholic Moral Teaching (Erasmus Institute Books),New
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Using Concrete Examples, John T. Noonan, Jr., Demonstrates That The Moral Teaching Of The Catholic Church Has Changed And Continues To Change Without Abandoning Its Foundational Commitment To The Gospel Of Jesus Christ. Specifically, Noonan Looks At The Profound Changes That Have Occurred Over The Centuries In Catholic Moral Teaching On Freedom Of Conscience, Lending For A Profit, And Slavery. He Also Offers A Close Examination Of The Change Now In Progress Concerning Divorce.In These Changes Noonan Perceives The Catholic Church To Be A Vigorous, Living Organism Answering New Questions With New Answers, And Enlarging The Capacity Of Believers To Learn Through Experience And Empathy What Love Demands. He Contends That The Impetus To Change Comes From A Variety Of Sources, Including Prayer, Meditation On Scripture, New Theological Insights And Analyses, The Evolution Of Human Institutions, And The Examples And Instruction Given By Persons Of Good Will.Noonan Also States That The Church Cannot Change Its Commitment To Preaching The Gospel Of Jesus Christ. Given This Absolute, How Can The Moral Teaching Of The Church Change? Noonan Finds This Question Unanswerable When Asked In The Abstract. But In The Context Of The Specific Facts And Events He Discusses In This Book, An Answer Becomes Clear. As Our Capacity To Grasp The Gospel Grows, So Too, Our Understanding And Compassion, Which Give Life To The Gospel Commandments Of Love, Grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Church That Can and Cannot Change'? A: The main theme of 'Church That Can and Cannot Change' is the evolution of Catholic moral teaching, illustrating how it adapts over time while remaining rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Church That Can and Cannot Change' is John T. Noonan, Jr., an influential figure known for his insights on Catholic moral theology.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This book was published on January 15, 2005.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics discussed include changes in Catholic moral teachings on freedom of conscience, lending for profit, slavery, and the ongoing evolution regarding divorce.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Catholic theology? A: Yes, the book provides concrete examples and a clear examination of moral changes, making it accessible for those new to Catholic theology.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary moral issues? A: Yes, the book addresses contemporary moral issues by exploring how the Catholic Church responds to new ethical questions.
- Q: What does Noonan believe drives changes in Catholic moral teaching? A: Noonan believes that changes in Catholic moral teaching are driven by prayer, scriptural meditation, new theological insights, and experiences that enhance understanding of love.