Moving Into the Ecumenical Future: Foundations of a Paradigm for Christian Ethics - Paperback

by John W. Crossin (Author), Mitzi J. Budde (Foreword by)

Moving into the Ecumenical Future identifies some necessary "foundations" of any paradigm for Ecumenical Ethics. It emphasizes the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the teaching and example of Jesus, biblical foundations, and pastoral relationships in developing paradigms for Ecumenical Ethics. The book suggests that virtue ethics is an important paradigm that includes these elements. The text explores how the Faith and Order "Tool," Receptive Ecumenism, Differentiated Consensus, Internal Polarities, and Spiritual Discernment can be used to move toward moral consensus. The author calls for a national or international task force to explore these foundations in greater depth.

Author Biography

John W. Crossin, OSFS is the former executive director, Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His publications include four books related to virtue ethics.