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Globalization as a Challenge for the Catholic Church in the United States of America in the 21st Century
Rozborski, Grzegorz (Wydawnictwo Towarzystwa Naukowego Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego, 2024)
The aim of the article is to show how globalization contributes to changes in the culture of the United States, especially to social degradation, economic exclusion, lifestyle and participation in the life of the Catholic Church. The article aims to show the challenges facing the Catholic Church in fulfilling its mission in a society immersed in the processes of globalization. The problem of this study can be summarized in the following questions: What impact does globalization have on the contemporary social, cultural, and religious fabric in the United States, what challenges does it pose to the Catholic Church in the twenty-first century? How is the Church to fulfill its mission in American society? These questions can be answered through a physical examination of the documents of the universal Church, a presentation of the teaching of the Church in the United States, and a review of the publications of American theologians and sociologists. After a brief introduction, the impact of globalization on the culture, social and religious structure of U.S. society will be analyzed. Then, the phenomenon of disintegration and social exclusion related to globalization will be analyzed. At the opposite pole of globalization there is another social phenomenon – consumerism as a lifestyle. Finally, the article examines the proposals for pastoral activity of the Church in the U.S.A. in the face of the challenges posed by globalization.
Secularism as a Challenge for the Catholic Church in the United States of America in the 21st Century
Rozborski, Grzegorz (Wydawnictwo Towarzystwa Naukowego Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego, 2022)
Secularism is a founding principle of the United States of America. Historically, Americans have viewed secularism as a means to protect freedom of religion for its citizenry from a state imposed religion or, conversely, state imposed agnosticism. The American Catholic Church in the 21st century respects the separation of Church and State because it upholds the principle of religious freedom. Contemporary aggressive secularism becomes a challenge for the Church as it increasingly hinders the realization of her mission in the world. Secularism is also a challenge for pastoral theology, whose task is to create models of pastoral activity adapted to the conditions of a specific place and time. Thus, the problem of this study can be expressed in the following question: what is the perception of secularism in the United States, what challenges does it present for the Catholic Church in the 21st Century and how is the Church to fulfill her mission in American society? The answer will be established through analysis of universal Church documents, presentation of the teaching of the Church in the United States and review of the publications of American theologians and sociologists. This article reviews the historical, cultural and ecclesiastical understanding of secularism in the United States as an ideology, and compares it to the modern understanding of secularism as it pertains to the organization of American society. Furthermore, it evaluates the impact of secularism as ideology and overarching societal organization on the modern American Catholic Church, the Church’s role and impact in American society and the Church’s vital and moral need to maintain its relevance through evangelization and ongoing participation in social justice issues in American society despite its minority status and the impact of recent scandals.
The Technological Revolution as a Challenge for the Catholic Church in the United States of America in the 21st Century
Rozborski, Grzegorz (Wydawnictwo Towarzystwa Naukowego Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego, 2024)
The aim of this article is to examine how the technological revolution has become a defining feature in contemporary American society, influencing the religious life of the faithful. It explores the challenges the Catholic Church faces in fulfilling its mission within this technologically immersed context. The study addresses the following questions: What impact does the technological revolution have on the religious life of the faithful in the United States? What challenges does it pose to the Catholic Church in the 21st century? How can the Church fulfill its mission in American society? Answers to these questions are derived from an analysis of Church documents, especially teachings of the Church in the United States, and publications by American theologians and sociologists. The article starts with a brief introduction, followed by an analysis of the historical context of the technological revolution. It then examines the use of technology in improving human existence, as well as the humanizing and dehumanizing effects of technology. The dangers of misusing digital technology and its impact on religious life are also discussed. The final section offers an analysis of proposals for the pastoral activities of the Church in the USA in response to the challenges of the technological revolution.