Moral Discernment in History

The concept of moral discernment is often used to describe the inspired decision-making of a conscientious Christian, but Pope Francis uses it relationally in terms of accompaniment and often enough, more broadly than an individual's choice. Rather, he suggests that bishops and their local chur...

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Published in:Theological studies
Main Author: Keenan, James F. 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. [2018]
In: Theological studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Christianity / Morals / Power of judgment / History
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAA Church history
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Prudence
B Irish penitentials
B moral discernment
B Synods
B Accompaniment
B Conscience
B Casuistry
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Summary:The concept of moral discernment is often used to describe the inspired decision-making of a conscientious Christian, but Pope Francis uses it relationally in terms of accompaniment and often enough, more broadly than an individual's choice. Rather, he suggests that bishops and their local churches ought to morally discern how they should settle issues addressing contemporary pastoral challenges. This article argues that in its history, moral discernment was a social practice used in a variety of relational ways to determine a pathway for living out the summons of the gospel.
ISSN:2169-1304
Contains:Enthalten in: Theological studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040563918784777