The Theological Anthropology of Young Adult Catholics in Postmodern America

摘要

The metaphors and images that the individual holds for God have been neglected in theological anthropology, even though they offer important insights into how the individual builds a foundation of faith, engages in the world spiritually, and participates in religious institutions. The author interviewed young adult Roman Catholics for this study, guided by the following question: What metaphors and images do individuals hold for God, and how do these metaphors and images contribute to an understanding of theological anthropology?