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Memory and Identity
Conversations at the Dawn of a Millennium
by Pope John Paul II
Book Description
In this compelling volume, Pope John Paul II speaks for the first time on global politics. He discusses his views on freedom and democracy and speaks about the twentieth-century totalitarian ideologies of communism and nazism. Making an emphatic appeal for mankind to regard freedom "not only as a gifft but a task" to be used for the common good, he calls for a dialogue between all the worlds civilizations and religions. Pope John Paul II has experienced the impact of political developments in the twentieth century on a spiritual, political, and philosophical level, and carries a unique perspective on global events and changes. Yet none of his books have gone beyond the religious realm. Now in "Memory and Identity", John Paul II expresses his views on the political world today and addresses some of history's most important political subjects and questions. Conducted as a question-and-answer discussion with two of his philosopher friends, this book is a historical and philosophical meditation on freedom and its limits. He speaks about the ideas of homeland and nation, shares his views on democracy, and warns of the dangers of the divisive new forms of atheism, consumerism, and materialism. Most of all, Memory and Identity offers an extraordinary message peace and hope in the salvation of humankind. About the Author For more than a quarter of a century, Pope John Paul II has led the billion member strong Catholic Church, and he is one of the most influential political figures in the world. His key role in the downfall of communism in Europe, as well as his apologies for the Church's treatment of Jews and victims of the Inquisition, racism, and religious wars, won him world-wide admiration.Table of Contents
ContentsThe Limit Imposed Upon Evil 1
1. Mysterium Iniquitatis: The coexistence of Good and Evil 3
2. Ideologies of Evil 5
3. The Limit Imposed Upon Evil In European History 13
4. Redemption as the Divine Limit Imposed Upon Evil 17
5. The Mystery of Redemption 23
6. Redemption: Victory Given As A Task To Man 27
Freedom and Responsibility 31
7. Toward a Just Use of Freedom 33
8. Freedom Is For Love 39
9. The Lessons of Recent History 45
10. The Mystery of Mercy 51
Thinking "My Country" (Native Land - Nation - State) 57
11. On the Concept of Patria (Native Land) 59
12. Patriotism 65
13. The Concept of Nation 69
14. History 73
15. Nation and Culture 79
Thinking "Europe" (Poland - Europe - Church) 89
16. Europe as "Native Land" 91
17 The Evangelization of Central and Eastern Europe 101
18. The Positive Fruits of The Enlightenment 107
19. The Mission of the Church 115
20. The Relationship Between Church and State 119
21. Europe in the Context of Other Continents 123
Democracy: Possibilities and Risks 127
22. Modern Democracy 129
23. Back to Europe? 137
24. The Maternal Memory of the Church 147
25. The Vertical Dimension of European History 153
Epilogue 157
26. "Someone must have guided that bullet" 159
Notes 169
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"Tertullian uses the Latin equivalent 'dominicus dies' in De oratione 23 and De corona 3. This became the official designation for Sunday in the Latin languages (cf. domenica, dimanche)." - dimanche
"Even if the sabbatical materials of the Gospels represent later reflections of the Christian community (which to us is inadmissible), this point would not diminish their historical value. They would still constitute a valuable source for studying the attitude of the primitive Church toward the Sabbath." pg 18,19 - primitve Church, attitude towards Sabbath
"If one should limit himself only to ... pieces of undisputed authenticity, it would be impossible to make any real progress, owing to their scarcity. It is therefore necessary to examine the rich patristic and apocryphal literature while keeping in mind its limitations." - Pg. 15 - patristic literature
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