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The Christian Opening Toward Dialogue with the Postmodern European Society

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  • Nicolae Vladut Iorga

    (Ovidius University of Constanta)

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The paper analyzes the ways in which Christianity, especially the Orthodox tradition, can respond to the cultural, spiritual, and social challenges of the postmodern world. In a Europe profoundly shaped by multiculturality, identity tensions, and rapid change, an authentic dialogue between the Church and society becomes necessary. The study highlights the importance of embracing diversity within unity, as well as the risks posed by contemporary cultural fragmentation. It emphasizes the role of faith as a space of personal encounter and a source of meaning in a world dominated by technology and inner instability. The actualization of the Word of God thus becomes essential for rediscovering spiritual identity and for cultivating a living relationship with God and with one’s neighbor. The paper proposes a responsible and mature openness of the Christian toward contemporary society, in a spirit of peace and love.

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  • Nicolae Vladut Iorga, 2025. "The Christian Opening Toward Dialogue with the Postmodern European Society," RAIS Conference Proceedings 2022-2025 0613, Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • Handle: RePEc:smo:raiswp:0613
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