National identity and the ethical and moral principles of nation-building in the views of Bishops of the UGCC

Authors

Andrіy Mishchuk
Mariana Mishchuk

Keywords:

Key words: identity, national identity, political life, the components of national identity, religion, church, sovereignty, nezalezhnist, Christian patriotism, political and religious ideology, ethical principles of politics, the Christian moral tradition.

Abstract

The article investigates public dimension of national identity in the views of bishops of the UGCC. The essence of national identity, the main features and signs that are the foundation of the national identity and originality. Analyzed the advice and guidance of the bishops on the future of Ukraine and ethical and moral
principles based on the doctrine of Christianity.