Fixing Polarized Catholicism
Literal & Poetic Interpretations of Catholicism, the real split?
For too long, we have not tackled the task of transvaluing* the very important doctrines which have provided structure and meaning to our faith…for so long.
Could our Catholic doctrines have been so guarded and locked down that they gradually diminished in ability to develop their fullness of spirit in each modern age,
culminating in the rejection of Catholicism so evident today?
As more than one theologian has said, we DO need “right” theology.
We also need to transvalue,* not dilute it, according to each new epoch.
The problem, of course, lies in what is the “right theology” and
what is vehicle for the faith which has carried us into the 21st century.
There are and always will be great differences of opinion on this question.
However, too many people today cannot “buy” the essence of Christianity
according to the literal “died for our sins” version
that many still hold so very sacred.
This rejection of theological understanding in the Catholic Church today
is likewise going on in other Christian denominations.
There is a split between the literal and “poetic” versions of Catholicism
and it is well documented by philosopher/theologian John D. Caputo in his books,
RELIGION WITHOUT RELIGION, THE WEAKNESS OF GOD,
and THE INSISTENCE OF GOD.
Could there be at least two different valid interpretations of our Catholic faith
…not just “continuity and rupture”?
Vatican II pointed us in the poetic direction while retaining the literal hermeneutic.
Might we have need for both literal and poetic interpretations
of theology, governance and liturgy in the Church today?
…even if that means “allowing” (if not “fostering”) the development of a new rite
in our Church which has managed to “allow” 22 other rites in union with the Roman Rite of the Jerusalem Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the earliest Christians?
Sisters Lea and Consilia welcome your feedback…even a “like” if you are so inclined.
Thanks!
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*transvalue here meaning: “To represent or evaluate something according to a new principle, causing it to be revalued” differently…with the “new principle” being the work of the Holy Spirit in Vatican II and the world.
See Position Paper: Resolving Polarization of Vatican II and Roman Catholic Visions
https://www.scribd.com/doc/311664852/Resolving-Polarization-of-Vatican-II-and-Roman-Catholic-Visions
No Vatican II Rite! What Loss to World and Church
https://wordpress.com/post/ritebeyondrome.com/1469
Saving Both Vatican II and Traditionalist Visions
There is no reason for Catholicism to be reserved only for its most orthodox believers.
The Church is large enough to presently accommodate 22 other Rites which view and practice Catholic theology, governance and liturgy differently…and still remain in union with Rome.
IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TOO SMALL FOR A VATICAN II RITE…where there would be a place for Vatican II Catholics all over the world?
For Position Paper: RESOLVING POLARIZATION OF VATICAN II AND ROMAN CATHOLIC VIEWPONTS, Click in document window below. Scroll up to bottom of document where you can zoom in to full page view. Document Download also possible below.
POSITION PAPER: FIXING POLARIZED CATHOLICISM
Click here: Position Paper on Need for Operational Vatican II Rite
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