Abstract
Peace has always been a topic of great importance. Its presence is desired by all nations and societies. It brings the world together in unity. John Paul II considered peace to be an integral part in creation of an independent and healthy society. Papal encyclicals and messages, intended to present the response of the teaching Church to problems that arise from time to time, often dwell on the principles that advocate peace. Since freedom and peace are in many cases a privilege for many nations, the mentioned pope commits himself to speak about the cruelty and evilness of wars and national conflicts. Pope John Paul II denounces intolerance as denial of freedom for many people, and consequently a great threat to peace. The pope teaches that peace has its roots in the family. Yet, in many societies, the family is deprived of the utmost importance that it certainly deserves. Without the adequate means for a decent livelihood, families can experience hardship in committing themselves to promote solidarity and a proper social fabric worthy of human dignity. For John Paul II, a nation’s freedom and peace are safeguarded and promoted through particular attention and a much-devoted effort by strong and healthy families.
Highlights
Jerzy LewandowskiThe issues of peace cannot be interpreted through the rule of the law. Peace is safeguarded once there is respect for the human persons and their dignity as well as the laws that protect them
Peace has always been a topic of great importance
Papal encyclicals and messages, intended to present the response of the teaching Church to problems that arise from time to time, often dwell on the principles that advocate peace
Summary
The issues of peace cannot be interpreted through the rule of the law. Peace is safeguarded once there is respect for the human persons and their dignity as well as the laws that protect them. For John Paul II, dialogue for peace proves to be a very important challenge of all times This is even more so in the dreadful possibility of certain governments opting for nuclear defence. John Paul II’s teaching about peace drew attention to the fact that even in the Bible, the prophets acted against liberation without a change of heart, that is, without “conversion”15 Speaking, it is about recovering a clear view and impartiality, as well as the value of the spirit, a sense of justice, equality, world solidarity of rich and poor, mutual trust and brotherly love. Christians certainly find meaning in the words of the Pope who says that “the current difficulties are really a test of our humanity They can cause a decisive breakthrough on the way to lasting peace, because they awake dreams and liberate all; hope is a common good of liberating the best energies of mind and heart”.
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