Theological (De)formations? The Sex Abuse Crisis in the Context of Nuptial Ecclesiology and the Theology of Priesthood

This essay asks if postconciliar ecclesiology has resulted in a shift from a patriarchal to a phallic theology of priesthood. Drawing on research into priests who abuse and on evidence of a rise in clericalism among younger priests, the author explores ways in which Hans Urs von Balthasar’s nuptial...

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Main Author: Tina Beattie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Moral Theology, Inc. 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Moral Theology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.55476/001c.72065