Solidarity Ethics: A Public Focus for the Church

Solidarity is a promising ethical norm that helps focus the church's social involvement. This norm has biblical-theological resonance and it bridges the gap between theologies of liberation and theologies of reconciliation. Solidarity ethics affirms the equal worth of human beings in God's...

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Main Author: Hessel, Dieter T. 1936- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 1979
In: Review of religious research
Year: 1979, Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Pages: 251-263
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Summary:Solidarity is a promising ethical norm that helps focus the church's social involvement. This norm has biblical-theological resonance and it bridges the gap between theologies of liberation and theologies of reconciliation. Solidarity ethics affirms the equal worth of human beings in God's creation; advocates the rights of all who struggle for freedom; seeks justice for those who lack abundant life; and expects a unity of effort to achieve systemic change.
ISSN:2211-4866
Contains:Enthalten in: Review of religious research
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3510027