Divorce & Remarriage

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DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE -Resolving a Catholic Dilemmaby Dennis J. Doherty ¦ "The divorce remamage issue can be resol^cL^j that is bibiica!, dynamic and timeiy," Professor of Tneoíogy at Marquette University, :n thi; "a Catholic dilemma," ipg^cf giarriage WPl, flssociate unt new study^f There is no doubt ihat the divorce remarriage question within the Catholic Church is a íiveíy theo.'ogical issue. In covering the specifk problem areas in this debate, Dr. Doherty presents a vef^ Breful anJysfs öf the subject of marriage on a broad theological and cultural level, inígndmg the present work to be part of the continuing dialogue on this matter of deep concern. We begin with his premise: The present official Román Catholic teaching on the indissolubility of marriage, as it stands, is untenable. He urges change, from the standpoint of morál theology-both traditional and contemporary-reviewing in detail the development of present teaching. Secondlyl the author provides a reconsideration of... Tovább

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DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE -Resolving a Catholic Dilemmaby Dennis J. Doherty ¦ "The divorce remamage issue can be resol^cL^j that is bibiica!, dynamic and timeiy," Professor of Tneoíogy at Marquette University, :n thi; "a Catholic dilemma," ipg^cf giarriage WPl, flssociate unt new study^f There is no doubt ihat the divorce remarriage question within the Catholic Church is a íiveíy theo.'ogical issue. In covering the specifk problem areas in this debate, Dr. Doherty presents a vef^ Breful anJysfs öf the subject of marriage on a broad theological and cultural level, inígndmg the present work to be part of the continuing dialogue on this matter of deep concern. We begin with his premise: The present official Román Catholic teaching on the indissolubility of marriage, as it stands, is untenable. He urges change, from the standpoint of morál theology-both traditional and contemporary-reviewing in detail the development of present teaching. Secondlyl the author provides a reconsideration of the concepts of sacramentality and consummation. Thirdly, he delves into the divorce remarriage quesíson in the context of ecumenism. Next, he offers a compelling secíion on pastora! concern for divorced and remarried Christians, and a íinal chapter which considers the future of marriage in térms of the indissolubility question. Jóst as quesjions arise for the person caught in a hopeless marriage situation, so too do theological theory and canonical praxis give rise to ímportant questions for the theologian. This work has been written with the intention of fosteríng a spirit of active dialogue which will help promote an acceptable resoíutíon to a current and difficult dilemma. Vissza