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Whose Life Decision Is It Anyway? Exploring the Intersection of Religion, Science, and Public Action

Delve into the Ratzinger Instruction that boldly states science is subservient to faith and how hierarchy speaks for the powerless, radiating influence from Rome. Uncover the evolving dynamics between religion, science, and public discourse, questioning the autonomy of scientific investigation and the relevance of past conflicts. Explore the Chicago conference legacy of Cardinal Bernardin and the ethical dimensions of modern technocivilization. This analysis examines the complexities of Catholicism in the developed world and the theological challenges in navigating public debates on contentious issues.

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Whose Life Decision Is It Anyway? Exploring the Intersection of Religion, Science, and Public Action

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  1. Whose life-decision is it anyway? Nov. 18’03

  2. A little too inclusive? Ratzinger Instruction: science sub faith --secular social sciences are irrelevant (if not dangerous) Hierarchy speaks for the powerless --it all radiates from Rome ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The developed world: rel. dimension of public action & discourse --Total (or partial) Catholicism?

  3. 2. Religion & Science: the next phase The autonomy of scientific investigation --the more positivist, the more autonomous Relevance of older conflicts (explanation) The 800-lb. gorilla Shift from cosmological to practical --the pastoral/ethical dimension of technociv

  4. 3. The Chicago conference Bernardin (1928-96) & his work The demographics of his “flock” Resources & profile of the diocese Chicago as a “theater” for V2 Catholicism: --ecumenical, practical, public Credibility: universally-affirmed principles The theologians’ task: test limits of consistency (for the sake of public discourse—ecumenical & secular forums) --abortion, cap-pun, war, end of life means

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