Sprawozdanie z sesji teologicznej „Chrześcijaństwo a religie”

Abstract

A theological session, which was devoted to the latest document of the International Theological Committee entitled Christianity and Religions, was held in Lublin on 30th April 1998. The participants heard four speeches. Reverent professor A. Szostek (KUL), a member of the International Theological Committee until recently, discussed the origin of the document Christianity and Religions, its premises, structure and main themes. Reverent father I. Ledwoń (KUL) concentrated on the question of the exceptional character of Christianity. He presented it in the wide perspective of the modern theology, Teaching Authority of the Church and the document Christianity and Religions. Reverent professor Ł. Kamykowski (PAT Kraków) discussed the problem of interreligious dialogue in the light of the latest document of the International Theological Committee. Reverent professor B. Ferdek (PWT Wroclaw) went on sects and new religious movements as a theological issue which had been omitted from the discussed document. The speakers and debaters placed emphasis upon significance of the document and complexity of the issues discussed by the International Theological Committee. The document was highly evaluated, however, certain failings and inconsistencies were noticed in it.