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Theological politics of Stanley Hauerwas
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The aim of this article is to expose theological thought of Stanley Hauerwas
concerning role of Church in formation of character likewise his vision of
democratic society. First part of this article deals with Hauerwas theology
of moral grown and sanctification likewise with importance of religious
stories and metaphors for moral grown of faithful. The main stress is on
importance of church community and its mentor?s duty for proper formation of
character and virtues its faithful with special emphasis on narrative,
liturgy and community. Second part of this article examines Hauerwas? vision
of democratic society, his critique of liberalism, to the end that focus on
reception of Hauerwas thought from orthodox theologians who attempt to found
orthodox virtue ethics and to perceive his attitude towards democratic
society.
Title: Theological politics of Stanley Hauerwas
Description:
The aim of this article is to expose theological thought of Stanley Hauerwas
concerning role of Church in formation of character likewise his vision of
democratic society.
First part of this article deals with Hauerwas theology
of moral grown and sanctification likewise with importance of religious
stories and metaphors for moral grown of faithful.
The main stress is on
importance of church community and its mentor?s duty for proper formation of
character and virtues its faithful with special emphasis on narrative,
liturgy and community.
Second part of this article examines Hauerwas? vision
of democratic society, his critique of liberalism, to the end that focus on
reception of Hauerwas thought from orthodox theologians who attempt to found
orthodox virtue ethics and to perceive his attitude towards democratic
society.
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