Social ethics among Slovak Lutherans in the 20th century : generational and periodic influences

Title: Social ethics among Slovak Lutherans in the 20th century : generational and periodic influences
Source document: Pro-Fil. 2023, vol. 24, iss. 2, pp. 55-64
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55-64
  • ISSN
    1212-9097 (online)
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Abstract(s)
This paper explores the dynamics of intergenerational change and its impact on social ethics in Slovakia during the 20th century, with a particular focus on authors of Lutheran background. The methodology selected to achieve the aims of this study is grounded in the 'theory of generations.' The purpose of this analysis is to examine how shifts in political, social, and economic realities influenced the ethical frameworks guiding societal engagements in Slovakia. Through a historical analysis of theological movements and their socio-political contexts, the study reveals a significant shift from Christian Socialism, which was prevalent in the pre-war era among Lutheran thinkers, to Christian Realism, which emerged among the post-war generation. Christian Socialism sought to synthesize Christian values with socialist principles, while Christian Realism adopted a more pragmatic approach that acknowledged the role of various social systems without asserting the exclusivity of Christianity. The findings of this study highlight the flexibility and responsiveness of social ethics to changing social realities, and the role of intergenerational dynamics in shaping these ethical frameworks.
Note
The paper is the result of the solution of the KEGA project no. 013PU-4/2022.
The paper is the result of the solution of the VEGA project no. 1/0394/23.
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