WOF 527: Reason and Authority (12 of 12)
About this episode
The episode discusses the Enlightenment's view on reason and authority, and Newman's defense of freedom and truth within the Catholic Church.
The Enlightenment believed reason was its own authority. Heteronomous authority was anathema. Autonomy was the ideal. Thus, the Church's hierarchical structure was viewed as enslaving. In light of this critique, Newman offered an insightful defense of freedom and truth in the Catholic Church. Topics Covered: Consulting the faithful in matter of doctrine Conscience Reason and authority Bishops and theologians Links: Article: Sensus Fidei in the Life of the Church Video: John Henry Newman on the Laity Read: On Consulting the Laity on Matters of Doctrine Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member ! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.
People in this episode
Host: Bishop Robert Barron
Topics covered
- reason
- authority
- Catholic Church
- freedom
- truth
- doctrine
- conscience
Keywords
- Enlightenment
- autonomy
- heteronomous authority
- hierarchical structure
- consulting the faithful
- conscience
- bishops
- theologians
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Word on Fire, Word on Fire Institute
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