@ARTICLE{Kućko_Ks._Wojciech_Ethical_2020,
 author={Kućko, Ks. Wojciech},
 volume={Tom 15},
 pages={59-77},
 journal={Studia Nauk Teologicznych PAN},
 howpublished={online},
 year={2020},
 publisher={Polskia Akademia Nauk - Komitet Nauk Teologicznych},
 abstract={One of the most important challenges of the pontificate of Pope Francis is the confrontation with new religious movements, the increasing number of which takes the form of “new Reformation”. A pentecostal movement in which the issue of “prosperity theology” (also known as the “prosperity Gospel”) is an important theological problem, has gained many followers within various Christian denominations. Proponents of the trend which dates back to the turn of the century claim that health and wealth on earth are guaranteed by professing faith in God and praying to Him. The purpose of the article is to explain the essence of this phenomenon and its historical genesis, and to outline its geographical scope. The subsequent section presents a critical assessment of “prosperity theology” in the teaching of Pope Francis. The final stage of the reflection outlines the most important ethical challenges arising from the spread of this “false Gospel”. On the positive side, it is advisable to appreciate the value of the Holy Scriptures. Negative aspects of “prosperity theology”, however, include the false vision of God and man, the revival of the ancient heresies of gnosticism and pelagianism, or incorrect theological interpretation of health, illness and death.},
 type={Artykuły / Articles},
 title={Ethical challenges of “prosperity theology” in the light of Pope Francis’ teaching},
 URL={http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/119338/PDF-MASTER/03_Kucko.pdf},
 doi={10.31743/snt.8796},
 keywords={“prosperity theology”, “prosperity Gospel”, pentecostalization, Francis, new Reformation, neognosticism, neopelagianism},
}