The author turns to the question of the significance of motivation for action. She explains how, from the perspective of Christian ethics, this basic moral philosophical problem is further exacerbated by a thought of God that is aimed at practical action. Since Christian faith can motivate to social action, but not justify morality, the question of the religious motives of helping and the experiences associated with them becomes virulent in the present context. If Christianity wants to develop a motivating force for solidarity in post-secular societies, Christian ethics cannot avoid critically reflecting on Christian motives in terms of structures that promote asymmetries and dependencies. At the same time, it must extrapolate alternative religious interpretations of helping that can develop plausibility potential in society and become morally effective.

Enthalten in:
Evangelische Theologie; 2021/6 Zweimonatsschrift (2021)

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Serie / Reihe: Evangelische Theologie

Personen: Klöcker, Katharina

Schlagwörter: Glaube Hilfe Motivation Theologische Ethik Christliche Ethik