Modern Moral Problems

Modern Moral Problems
Author: William B. Smith
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 158617634X

Modern Moral Problems addresses moral quandaries that can beguile and confuse faithful Catholics. Written in a question-and-answer format, the book covers questions regarding sexuality, medical ethics, business practices, civic responsibilities, and the sacramental life of the Church. The extraordinary assortment of issuesforming a single, organized collectionis a valuable reference for anyone seeking clear and concise answers to tough moral questions. Written in a conversational tone often spliced with humor, this work by a highly respected moral theologian will be read with fascination for its clarity of argument and fundamental good sense. Originally published as a monthly question-and-answer column in a magazine for priests, these selections by Msgr. William B. Smith retain a striking current topicality. Msgr. Smith often tackled matters of controversy in the Catholic Church, ones which continue to draw conflicting opinions. Interesting, informative, and eminently practical, this book conveys an overall impression that sound thinking about morality is rooted in a tradition within the Catholic Church, even when the answers to particular moral questions cannot be found in catechisms or Vatican documents. Msgr. Smith offers a clear-headed approach to the quandaries of our time precisely because of his training in traditional moral principles and his fidelity to the Catholic magisterium. This book should be in the possession of all seminarians and priests, who are bound to confront moral matters that are not so easily decided at first glance. But lay people, too, will find here rich responses to the challenging and sometimes unresolved moral questions they encounter in their own lives.

History and Contemporary Issues

History and Contemporary Issues
Author: Charles E. Curran
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1474281362

This is a collection of the most important writings of Charles E. Curran from the 1980s and 1990s. He examines the history of moral theology in general, the development of Catholic medical ethics, the role of the laity in the thought of John Courtney Murray, and the evolution of Catholic moral theology from the end of World War II to the close of the 20th century. The volume also includes a selection of his writings on fertility control, homosexuality, public policy, gay rights, academic freedom and Catholic higher education.

Moral Theology

Moral Theology
Author: Charles J. Callan
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 1440
Release: 2022-05-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Charles J. Callan's 'Moral Theology' stands as a magisterial work that delves deeply into the ethical foundations and implications of Catholic doctrine as synthesized by the Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas Aquinas. With an incisive and systematic approach, Callan elucidates the Thomistic principles that underpin moral action, providing a meticulous explication that weaves together Aquinas's rich legacy with biblical teachings. The book aligns itself squarely within the neo-scholastic movement, offering a literary style that is both rigorous in scholastic methodology and accessible to those seeking a profound understanding of Catholic moral reasoning. We find within its pages a framework that not only sheds light on moral conundrums but also remains relevant in contemporary discourse. Reverend Charles Jerome Callan, a man of profound theological insight and academic prowess, composed this comprehensive treatise to invite both clergy and laypersons into the depths of Catholic moral understanding. His scholarly background, particularly his expertise in Scripture and Thomistic thought, provided a fertile ground for this endeavor, as Callan sought to articulate and promote an orthodox yet dynamic vision of moral theology shaped by Aquinas's intellectual heritage. His purpose was not only to educate but also to inspire a lived moral experience aligned with the Catholic faith. 'Moral Theology' is thus an essential text for theologians, philosophers, and any student of Catholic moral teaching. It serves as a vital reference that compels the reader towards a deeper engagement with ethical questions, viewed through the lens of Aquinas's timeless wisdom. Scholars and practitioners of theology will find in Callan's work both a bridge to the medieval mind and a guide to applying enduring principles in a modern world. This book is especially recommended for those seeking an intellectually authentic and spiritually enriching exploration of Catholic morality.

Moral Theology

Moral Theology
Author: James Keating
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780809142187

Gathers together some of the top moral theologians to recognize and honour the work of James P. Hanigan, and to present their own personal visions on the present state and future direction of fundamental moral theology.

Journal of Moral Theology, Volume 8, Special Issue 2

Journal of Moral Theology, Volume 8, Special Issue 2
Author: William C. Mattison
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2019-04-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532688873

Introduction A Peek at Renewal in Contemporary Moral Theology: The Pinckaers Symposium William C. Mattison, III and Matthew Levering Moral Theology in Service of the Work of the Spirit: Synthesizing Pinckaers and Pope Francis Against Moralities of Obligation David Cloutier Irregular Unions and Moral Growth in Amoris Laetitia David Elliot Instinctus and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Explaining the Development in St. Thomas’s Teaching on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit James W. Stroud Aquinas on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit as the Delight of the Christian Life Fr. Anton ten Klooster A New Look at the Last End: Noun and Verb, Determinate Yet Capable of Growth William C. Mattison III The Virtue of Equity and the Contemporary World Elisabeth Rain Kincaid Pinckaers and Häring on Conscience Matthew Levering Quaestiones Disputatae de Pinckaers Tom Angier

Misguided Morality

Misguided Morality
Author: Michael M. Winter
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2019-07-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1351748211

This title was first published in 2002. Misguided Morality presents a survey of how the Catholic moral programme has failed to make a decisive impact on the behaviour of the Church's members. Despite a cogent theology of human conduct, Michael Winter argues that its effectiveness is not impressive. This book analyses what has gone wrong in the transmission of the New Testament ideals. The book covers the whole field of morality, starting with the bible and tracing the historical and sociological factors which have effected the dilution of those ideals, frequently to the level of anodyne respectability. Having explored the causes of failure, Winter offers positive suggestions for improvement in each area where shortcomings have been revealed. Combining loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church, with constructive criticism of shortcomings in implementing moral policies, this book is essential reading to those studying and participating in Catholic moral teaching in the contemporary church. The author is well known for his books on the challenges to the Church after Vatican II, including his books Mission or Maintenance, and Whatever Happened to Vatican II.

Christian Ethics and Contemporary Moral Problems

Christian Ethics and Contemporary Moral Problems
Author: Michael C. Banner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1999-09-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780521625548

This book addresses such key ethical issues as euthanasia, the environment, biotechnology, abortion, the family, sexual ethics, and the distribution of health care resources. Michael Banner argues that the task of Christian ethics is to understand the world and humankind in the light of the credal affirmations of the Christian faith, and to explicate this understanding in its significance for human action through a critical engagement with the concerns, claims and problems of other ethics. He illustrates both the distinctiveness of Christian convictions in relation to the above issues and also the critical dialogue with practices based on other convictions which this sense of distinctiveness motivates but does not prevent. The book's importance lies in its attempt to show the crucial difference which Christian belief makes to an understanding of these issues, whilst at the same time demonstrating some of the weaknesses and confusions of certain popular approaches to them.

Sixty Years of Moral Theology

Sixty Years of Moral Theology
Author: Curran, Charles E.
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2020
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1587689057

Following the model of the previous volumes, Charles Curran has gathered here fourteen articles relating to three areas in moral theology: I. Vatican II and Its Aftermath. II. Humane Vitae and Its Aftermath. III. Subsequent Developments

Moral Theology After Humanae Vitae

Moral Theology After Humanae Vitae
Author: Vincent Twomey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2010
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

The author discusses some of the major developments in fundamental moral theology which were sparked off by the publication of the hugely controversial encyclical, Humanae Vitae (1968), as well as the impact of its rejection by many leading moral theologians. Within the broader cultural background of modernity, Professor Twomey analyzes this dissent and attempts to sketch an alternative moral theology based on the recovery of virtue as the context for moral reflection and on a new appreciation of the nature of sexuality. He also attempts a positive appreciation of the generally neglected 'doctrinal content' of Pope Paul VI's encyclical that shook the world when it appeared in order to explain why Humanae Vitae remains to this day a sign of contradiction within the Church and beyond.