Nikolova, Ivelina2019-01-302019-01-302018-10-31Nikolova, I., 2018, ‘Modern morality that gives life to vices: Glimpses of the image of moral decay in Bulgaria’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 74(1), a4633. https://DOI.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4633.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v74i1.4633http://hdl.handle.net/2263/68300Dr Nikolova is participating in the research project, ‘Reconciling Diversity’, directed by Dr Tanya van Wyk, Department of Dogmatics and Christian Ethics, Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Pretoria.This article examines phenomena that lead to the manifestation of modern morality in Bulgaria and how aspects of this morality broke down during political changes. Included here are not only the assessments of the dramatic changes after 1990, but also the impact of globalisation on the social, political and Christian life in the country. The article considers debates surrounding the cause and effect of the moral deficit in the society. From the perspective of Christian ethics, the phenomena, political changes and its effects are assessed. This is done by considering both the European context and Bulgaria’s own history.en© 2018. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Christian ethicsMoralityBulgariaPolitical changesDebatesChristian lifeSocial decayEthicsTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-08SDG-08: Decent work and economic growthTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsTheology articles SDG-17SDG-17: Partnerships for the goalsArticle