TY - JOUR N2 - One of the most important challenges of the pontificate of Pope Francis is the confrontation with new religious movements, the increasing number of which takes the form of “new Reformation”. A pentecostal movement in which the issue of “prosperity theology” (also known as the “prosperity Gospel”) is an important theological problem, has gained many followers within various Christian denominations. Proponents of the trend which dates back to the turn of the century claim that health and wealth on earth are guaranteed by professing faith in God and praying to Him. The purpose of the article is to explain the essence of this phenomenon and its historical genesis, and to outline its geographical scope. The subsequent section presents a critical assessment of “prosperity theology” in the teaching of Pope Francis. The final stage of the reflection outlines the most important ethical challenges arising from the spread of this “false Gospel”. On the positive side, it is advisable to appreciate the value of the Holy Scriptures. Negative aspects of “prosperity theology”, however, include the false vision of God and man, the revival of the ancient heresies of gnosticism and pelagianism, or incorrect theological interpretation of health, illness and death. L1 - http://journals.pan.pl/Content/119338/PDF-MASTER/03_Kucko.pdf L2 - http://journals.pan.pl/Content/119338 PY - 2020 EP - 77 DO - 10.31743/snt.8796 KW - “prosperity theology” KW - “prosperity Gospel” KW - pentecostalization KW - Francis KW - new Reformation KW - neognosticism KW - neopelagianism A1 - Kućko, Ks. Wojciech PB - Polskia Akademia Nauk - Komitet Nauk Teologicznych VL - Tom 15 DA - 2021.02.17 T1 - Ethical challenges of “prosperity theology” in the light of Pope Francis’ teaching SP - 59 UR - http://journals.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/119338 T2 - Studia Nauk Teologicznych PAN ER -