Does Faith Have a Future?

The issue of the future prospects of faith is one which Catholics need to have the courage to address. Faith is a primal force and a dynamic element in human life rather than an attitude, ideology or set of opinions. In essence, faith keeps people alive and is a preservation of promise. It involves...

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Published in:Cross currents (New Rochelle, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1999-03, Vol.49 (1), p.63-71
Main Author: Lakeland, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Behavior
Christianity
Contemporary period
Faith
Future
General subjects
History and sciences of religions
Hope
Human beings
Humans
Judaism
Lynch, William
Man
Mysticism
Nostalgia
Philosophy
Postmodern philosophy
Religion
Spirituality
Theology
Utopian fiction
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Summary:The issue of the future prospects of faith is one which Catholics need to have the courage to address. Faith is a primal force and a dynamic element in human life rather than an attitude, ideology or set of opinions. In essence, faith keeps people alive and is a preservation of promise. It involves looking forward to the future rather than looking back at the past. Whether or not faith has a future relies strongly on the manner in which individuals perceive their respective future.
ISSN:0011-1953
1939-3881