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Whose life-decision is it anyway?

Whose life-decision is it anyway?. Nov. 18’03. A little too inclusive?. Ratzinger Instruction: science sub faith --secular social sciences are irrelevant (if not dangerous) Hierarchy speaks for the powerless --it all radiates from Rome ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Whose life-decision is it anyway?

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  1. Whose life-decision is it anyway? Nov. 18’03

  2. A little too inclusive? Ratzinger Instruction: science sub faith --secular social sciences are irrelevant (if not dangerous) Hierarchy speaks for the powerless --it all radiates from Rome ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The developed world: rel. dimension of public action & discourse --Total (or partial) Catholicism?

  3. 2. Religion & Science: the next phase The autonomy of scientific investigation --the more positivist, the more autonomous Relevance of older conflicts (explanation) The 800-lb. gorilla Shift from cosmological to practical --the pastoral/ethical dimension of technociv

  4. 3. The Chicago conference Bernardin (1928-96) & his work The demographics of his “flock” Resources & profile of the diocese Chicago as a “theater” for V2 Catholicism: --ecumenical, practical, public Credibility: universally-affirmed principles The theologians’ task: test limits of consistency (for the sake of public discourse—ecumenical & secular forums) --abortion, cap-pun, war, end of life means

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