Title
St. Augustine's theology of the body in American Catholicism
Date of Award
1994
Document Type
seniorscholars
Department
Colby College. Religious Studies Dept.
Advisor(s)
Campbell, Debra
Abstract
This paper examines the legacy of St Augustine (354-430 C. E.) and his theology of the body in American Catholicism. It seeks to portray both Augustine's pessimistic attitude regarding sex and pleasure and his positive view of all created things. Catholic feminist Mary Gordon believes that pleasure, too, is part of the goodness of God's creation but, unlike Augustine, she believes that our sexuality is not for procreation only.
Keywords
Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo -- Theology, Body, Human (Canon law), Catholic Church -- United States, Sex -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
Recommended Citation
Pullaro, Francis, "St. Augustine's theology of the body in American Catholicism" (1994). Senior Scholar Papers. Paper 485.
http://digitalcommons.colby.edu/seniorscholars/485
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