Divine Solidarity (communio) as an Inspiration to Human Solidarity in Defeating Modern–Day Relativism

Članak se bavi problematikom krize duha i vremena uzrokovanom relativizmom te njegovim posljedicama koje se odražavaju na pojedinca i društvo. Osim toga članak se bavi solidarnošću kao mogućem odgovoru na relativizam i njegove posljedice. Crkva je oduvijek smatrala da primjer i uzor solidarnosti svakako treba tražiti u Božjoj otkupiteljskoj solidarnosti, koja se očitovala u utjelovljenju Sina Božjega i njegovoj žrtvi na križu. U članku se govori o tome da se u središtu solidarnosti nalazi samo Presveto Trojstvo, koje je uzor i nadahnuće za ljudsku solidarnost i zajednički život. Problematika relativizma i solidarnosti prikazuje se prema nauku pape Ivana Pavla II. Nastoji se iznijeti njegovo mišljenje o solidarnosti kao odgovor na krizu vremena i kao putokaz za rješavanje međuljudskih odnosa. Na kraju se ističe službeno stajalište Crkve, prema kojemu zagovara i promiče solidarnost kao jedno od svojih glavnih načela.This article deals with issues related to the crisis of the times and of the spirit, brought about through relativism and its social and personal repercussions. Furthermore, it discusses solidarity as a possible response to relativism and the consequences thereof. The Church has always considered that the pattern and model of solidarity is to be sought in God’s redeeming solidarity as revealed in the incarnation of the Son of God and his sacrifice on the Cross. The article speaks of the centrepoint of solidarity as being the Most Holy Trinity — a model and inspiration for human solidarity and communal life. The issue of relativism and solidarity will be presented as per the teachings of Pope John Paul II. We shall endeavour to put forth his opinion on solidarity as a response to the crisis of the times and as a guideline for solving interpersonal relationships. Finally, the official stance of the Church which advocates and promotes solidarity as one of its main principles will be highlighted