Stanowisko Kościoła w kwestii pokoju we współczesnym świecie

Abstract

The article takes up the theme of peace as both a particular good for humanity and an object of man’s constant concern. From a theological perspective, the source of peace is God Himself, who – as the Creator – instilled in man the desire for peace and calls him to introduce this gift into his relationships. In Christ’s teaching, justice and love are the two foundations of peace. The article points to the teaching of Vatican II and the magisterium of Conciliar and post-Conciliar Popes as the sources for the contemporary Church’s understanding of peace. They Popes have pointed to dialogue as a particular form of assistance in making peace a reality. Man learns how to live in peace from his earliest years, beginning from one’s familiar environment and thanks to educational influences beyond the home environment. Peace gives rise to the domain of social and political engagement, which, in turn becomes the foundation on which peace plays a significant role in resolving human conflicts on a larger or smaller scale.