Wojciech Misztal

Milczenie: pomoc czy przeszkoda dla społeczeństwa medialnego?

The article concerns the Christian experience of the meaning of quiet and silence. Christian spirituality is presented here as characterized by a balanced and realistic approach to man as a being in need of both quiet and silence, as well as the exchange of information. Then, based largely on the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, the article focuses on the potential and needs of contemporary media society. Lastly, within such a context, the importance of silence and quiet in the case of the media - is presented as a positively important, even essential element of the fruitful creation of the media’s offerings, and subsequently, how it is used.

Potrzeba i możliwość bycia uczciwym: stanowisko chrześcijańskie

Christianity has always participated in the struggle for honesty and in promoting it through pointing to its timeless, supramundane, positive and fundamental value. This contribution on part of the followers of Christ is very precious and necessary also today. The article is an attempt to show some of the threads of this contribution of Christianity in showing and promoting honesty as a precious value for man and community and an invitation to further discussion on the need for honesty in life.