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Evil as privatio boni in the works of Aurelius Augustinus and Carl Gustav Jung
Malý, Jakub ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Fischer, Ondřej (referee)
This thesis deals with the question of evil as privatio boni according to the teachings of Augustine of Hippo and the conception of evil in the work of Carl Gustav Jung who denied this Augustine's teachings. In the thesis I analyze attitudes that adopt both thinkers to categories of good and evil in relation to impacts of their conceptions on understanding of God, self-understanding of man, of his life, death and salvation, further of the relation of God and man and the human moral responsibility before God and society. Augustine maintains that evil is an absence of good, but Jung thinks that the reality is put together from the balance of good and evil. Their attitudes I scarify with the aid of the secondary literature and the explanation of that biblical places that both thinkers refer to.
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Marriage according to Richard Baxter's Christian Directory
Kadlecová, Kristýna ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Keřkovský, Pavel (referee)
This bachelor thesis "Marriage according to Richard Baxter ́s Christian Directory" deals with the view of the puritan Richard Baxter about marriage. Puritanism is placed in its historical context and there are characterized its main emphases. In the first chapter there is also Baxter ́s biography, including a list of his well-known writings. The thesis also contains Baxter ́s opinion about life of married people, beginning with selection of a suitable partner and continuing with instructions and duties which the man and woman should do in this relationship. The second chapter focuses on John Calvin (Baxter ́s predecessor), his personality and thoughts. It describes shortly the influence of lutheranism on Calvin ́s work, the important milestones in his life, his emphasis and infuence of the Reformation understanding on marriage. As well as in previous chapter, it deals with the choice of a life partner, the rights and obligations which partners have one another, including Calvin ́s view of celibacy and adultery. In the final comparison it is possible to see in which point of view Baxter follows Calvin and in which not. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Blame, Repentance, Responsibility
Moudrá, Marie ; Keřkovský, Pavel (advisor) ; Halama, Jindřich (referee)
Blame, Repentance, Responsibility This thesis deals with the issue of blame, repentance and responsibility in terms of accountability for the current state of the world. After being characterized by fundamental concepts such as freedom of human action, ethics, morality, conscience, responsibility, blame and repentance, the thesis focused on the responsibility for the current state of the world. The paper outlines the nature of the current crisis of society from the perspective of two major theologians Hans Küng and Daniel L. Migliore. Next, the thesis deals with the necessity of a common ethical consensus and the project World ethos, which was created within the Parliament of World Religions. Much of the paper is devoted to the principles of this project and the four commandments, which are actually concretization of the "golden rule" and which can be found in most religions and ethical traditions of the world. In the next part this paper presents several areas of daily life, which the world's ethos touches, describes the current situation and needed changes. At the end it focuses on the activities of largest international organization that merits the promotion of the fundamental ethos in international practice - the United Nations, and some of the problems which are currently engaged in the UN....
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Constancy as a Christian virtue
Halamová, Anna ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Fischer, Ondřej (referee)
The purpose of my thesis is to recapture and newly interpret constancy as a Christian virtue. In chapter one virtues which are often confused with constancy, mainly patience and persistence are dealt with. Chapter two deals with those principles of constancy, which are taken from stoic philosophy, namely goal, sence, reason and humility. These notions are used as the building stones for a renewed interpretation of constancy. Chapter three is focused od definition of faithfulness - as presented by Comte-Sponville - which is very similar to my definition of constancy. I try to prove that our concepts are different, especially because his exposition of faithfulness is rooted in his secular position. The conclusion of my discourse is that constancy is a virtue firmly connected with faith and therefore necessary for Christian life. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The Interpretation of the Commandment do not Commit Fornication in the Christian Traditions of the 20 th Century
Sedlák, Miroslav ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Keřkovský, Pavel (referee)
This thesis is about the commandment "Do not commit adultery". It shows us that the observance of this commandment can bring freedom and blessing, and in contrast, what are the consequences of violation ot the commandment. This paper compares two Old Testament stories in which the situation is "adultery" occurred. They are also mentioned the cases of fornication, which Christian tradition linking to this commandment (such as homosexuality, incest, rape, prostitution, etc.) Part of this work are some interpretations of the commandment 'Do not commit adultery" at selected Christian authors of the twentieth century. The final section discusses what are the opinions of the commandment in selected Christian churches. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Assesment of Ethics Teaching in Czech Schools
Pousková, Pavla ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Beneš, Ladislav (referee)
Assessment of ethics teaching in Czech schools In the last twenty years Czech schools systém passed by many big changes and almost every subject was touched. One of them, ethics, gained in these changes their own measure. Point of this work is, what is this measure, if it is keeped and what is teached by the name of ethics. A part of the education are also textbooks. This work try to find and appraise them in the measure of basic and high schools, when the situation is little bit complicated. Integral part are attitudes and values of students, primarily on high schools, because this values and attitudes closely relates with ethics teaching. So this work asks which values are supported in Czech schools, on state schools and the church schools also, because there is declarated Christian orientation of ethics, or ethics could be there a part of religion teaching. In the measure of high schools textbooks assessment in main problem their quantity and quality. This work asks what we can find in them and how is a education on the the base of them both in the connection with School teaching plans, which are also appraised.
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Ethical problems of the elderly when coming to terms with the imanence of death
Eberson, Arthur Markus ; Keřkovský, Pavel (advisor) ; Halama, Jindřich (referee)
In this thesis we will reflect on the ethical problems faced by seniors in their final phase of life. Old age and the time, when seniors must face the idea of near death, are associated with the whole complex of issues. The objective of this thesis is not only to describe some phenomena observed in this period of life, but it also objects to a comprehensive probe into the final period of the senior's lives. Therefore, at the beginning we will try to describe the various manifestations of aging and approaching the death so that we can monitor their development and changes, especially with regard to the psyche and social contacts. In the following section the ethical problems which the seniors have to face will be described, and we will think about the options of solutions to these ethical issues. Of course, we will also take into consideration the differences in the approaches of the seniors who are and are not believers. We will focus primarily on the ethical issues in terminal stages of the life and the ethical conflicts that are directly related to dying and the death. We won't disregard the question of euthanasia and controlled suicide, brief history of the problem will also be included. Of course, it will be discussed primarily in ethical and theological terms.
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Suicide and Self-Sacrifice
Růžičková, Lucie ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Keřkovský, Pavel (referee)
Annotation: The topic of my thesis is 'suicide' and 'self-sacrifice'. The main target of the paper is to become familiar with the terms 'suicide' and 'self-sacrifice' and to find a difference between the two terms with reference to the ethical assessment. The paper has two theoretical parts. In the first part I briefly define terms 'suicide' and 'self-sacrifice' based on literature exploding some common myths and I present medical, psychological, sociological and theological knowledge on the subject. I also study historical, as well as cultural development of a suicide classification, methods, forms and means of the suicidal act and its specifics according to age, gender and different motives. The second part of the paper is dedicated to the Jan Palach case. In this part, I am trying to answer the question of whether the Palach's act is to be considered a suicide or self-sacrifice and I am also considering its ethical acceptability. I am examining motives of Palach's act, his life story, conducts and opinions, and I am dealing with responses of contemporary as well as present authors and the church representatives. At the same time, I also carry on my own critical evaluation and I am trying to answer the question whether the Palach's burn-to death act is for me an acceptable form of a ...
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Problematics of dystanazia
Javornický, Michal ; Halama, Jindřich (advisor) ; Milfait, René (referee)
Synopsis My work describes the consequensces and the problems of dystanasia (overtreatement). Dystanasia means keeping man alive at all costs. It doesn't respect boards, where currative care doesn't bring profit to man. It doesn't respect the finallity of human life. It just keep's the human body on technical equipement and the body will not survive without these technics and will be dead. With this theme incorporates the question of life and death. It is death, which is blocked in dystanasia. When we define death, we must begin with the definition of life. My work also describes euthanasia: it is sometimes described as opposition to dystanasia. In this view, dystanasia is treatement, which prolongs death. And then euthanasia doesn't prolong death but shortens the proces of dying. Solving these problems is complicated. To change the thinking of humanity to accept inevitable death is an impossible task. Maybe the way is to give space for communication between pastoral care, medicine and paliative medicine. To set up tasks and the method of cooperating is the goal of my work. Key words: Life, death, euthanasia, dystanasia, pain, suffering, vain treatement, pastoral care, paliative medicine
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History of the congregation of the Moravian Church in Jablonec nad Nisou till the year 1945
Oupická, Dagmar ; Moree, Pieter (advisor) ; Halama, Jindřich (referee)
This diplom issue has a name "History of the congregation of the Moravian Church in Jablonec nad Nisou till the year 1945". The issue surveys the german part of history of this congregation. Mainly sources comes from the archiv of the congregation of Moravian Church in Jablonec nad Nisou. It contains common chapters about progress of Renewed Moravian Church in Bohemia and Moravia till the year 1945 and also about religious situation in Jablonec nad Nisou in first half of 20th century. The history of the congregation is divided into three periods according to time of working of individual ministers and includes their biography and theological background. This diplom work follows above all concrete forms of congregational life, economy of the congregation and relationships to another churches. It surveys also factors of separation of the congregation from the Moravian Church in the year 1939. Special chapter follows christian associations belong to the congregation and its worship stations in Hrádek nad Nisou, Chrastava and Liberec. One chapter talks about the work of Oxford Group of Frank Buchman in Sudetenland. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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