Kommunikations-Prospektive und Aufgabe der Kirche in Lateinamerika

Abstract

Das umfassende Thema Kommunikations-Prospektive bis zum Jahr 2000 und die Aufgabe der Kirche in Lateinamerika müssen wir notwendig auf einige grundlegende Aspekte begrenzen. Das erfordert die Darstellung auf wenigen Seiten. Darum beschränken wir uns auf eine knappe Zusammenstellung der Fakten um die Begriffe
„Prospektive", „Kommunikation" und „Lateinamerika". Und wir zielen dabei eine zusammenfassende Überschau der Folgerungen für die Zukunft der Kirche des
Subkontinents an. (...)

English

Using the keywords ,prospective', ,communication' and ,Latin America' the author gives an overview of the situation and the future of communications of the Church in Latin America. The imposition of restrictive measures from above might create more conflict. The future seems to be more a ,human' duty than one of technical development. Communications in Latin America tends more and more towards political communications in the hands of a few. The future of communications very much depends on ethical decisions. Unfortunately the structure of Communications media in Latin America is in the hands of multi-nationals and those few individuals who want to retain the existing system. The Church under these circumstances has only a few opportunities. She has only a few means of mass media at her disposal, especially in education and popular communications. Arguments within the Church at present hinder an evangelical, clear and systematic attempt to change the existing systems. This can only begin when Church leaders and responsible members are united and the internal struggle is ended.