Ssekyanzi , Robert (2011) Fidelity in Religious Life: A Marcelian Approach. Masters thesis, Arupe College an Associate College of the University of Zimbabwe.
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Abstract
Many countries in the contemporary world are seeking and working for improvement in the living conditions of their citizens. Although this is a positive goal in itself, little attention has been put on promoting the spiritual aspect of the human person, which is crucial in enhancing human dignity. The observed current interest in spiritual matters illustrated by the growing number of different religious groups can partly be attributed to the selfish interests of their founders, thus demonstrating a lack of genuine interest in healthy spiritual affairs. Rather, great efforts have been channelled in the areas of science and technology, thus promoting the search for comfort at all costs. This has contributed to a lack of a sense of the sacred among many people in the contemporary world. With the coming of globalisation, there is an increasing interest in the things of this world, that is, accumulation of material wealth and profits. Therefore, religious men and women find themselves in a situation where it is difficult to remain faithful to their commitments. With the help of Marcel’s reflections on the Mystery of Being, I argue that religious men and women can still remain faithful to their commitments in the contemporary world in which a sense of the sacred is continuing to be lost. Taking the Society of Jesus as a case study, I show the feasibility of remaining faithful to a vowed religious life. An application of Marcel’s thought to the practice of religious life in the Society of Jesus supports my claim.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Marcel’s Philosophy, Marcelian Helps to Growing in Fidelity in Religious Life, Diverse Helpful Applications of Marcel’s Philosophical Thought in Religious Life, |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion |
| Divisions: | Afro-Christiana |
| Depositing User: | JHI Africa |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Apr 2014 08:12 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Mar 2017 07:16 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/66 |
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