Debate over basic state and the church constitutional values
between 1989–1997, with consideration of political practice
in Republic of Poland
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profesor w Krakowskiej Akademii im. A. Frycza-Modrzewskiego
Publication date: 2020-01-24
Studia Politologiczne 2012;23
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ABSTRACT
Article portrays part of relations of church and state, in matter of dispute over
axiology of the constitution. In the paper main positions of entities competing in
everyday, political fight over “row of souls” are characterized. Article also includes
examples, illustrating process of elite leaving from constitutional regulations,
describing relations between church and the state and which where inconvenient
for churches hierarchy due to ideological issues.
Authoress regards, on grounds of State-Church relations, we are dealing with
phenomenon, which can be described as a “written constitution” and “genuine/
real constitution”. It allows many authors to declare that today’s Poland is not
neutral. On that ground there not only constitutional regulations of 1997 are being
violated but also European standards. As a result of growing common resistance
there are being outlined some chances for change.