Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article examines the concept of religious freedom within the framework of Catholic social teaching, with particular emphasis on the thought of John Paul II. It demonstrates that the right to religious freedom arises from the inherent dignity of the human person and constitutes the foundation of all other human rights and of social order. The study analyses the interplay of reason, faith, and the “heart” in the process of understanding reality, highlighting their complementarity in social reflection. Attention is given to the significance of religious freedom both in its individual and communal dimensions, as well as to its role in promoting the common good, democracy, and moral order. The article also outlines specific elements of the Church’s religious freedom, stressing the necessity of respecting its autonomy and mission. The conclusion indicates that religious freedom – understood within an eschatological perspective – remains a key component of social justice and a condition for the integral development of the human person and society.
Author: Przybyłowski, Jan Kazimierz
Institution: Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw
Language: Polish
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217125612