This article discusses the brokenness of the world and roots of human wrongdoing. It argues that the acknowledgement of sin is a precondition for a humane society of compassion and solidarity. The ambiguity of laws is discussed: laws are necessary, but at the same time they lead us to think that we can improve ourselves. This way of thinking entails that, like the world, we can perfect ourselves. This article explores the consequences of wrong perceptions of human beings, brokenness and sin for individuals and society and points to the contribution that Christian public theology can make. This article discusses the brokenness of the world and roots of human wrongdoing. It argues that the acknowledgement of sin is a precondition for a humane society of compassion and solidarity. The ambiguity of laws is discussed: laws are necessary, but at the same time they lead us to think that we can improve ourselves. This way of thinking entails that, like the world, we can perfect ourselves. This article explores the consequences of wrong perceptions of human beings, brokenness and sin for individuals and society and points to the contribution that Christian public theology can make.
مجموعه
تاريخ نشر
2007
توصيف ظاهري
471-488
عنوان
International Journal of Public Theology
شماره جلد
1/3
شماره استاندارد بين المللي پياييندها
1569-7320
اصطلاحهای موضوعی کنترل نشده
اصطلاح موضوعی
EQUALITY
اصطلاح موضوعی
FREEDOM
اصطلاح موضوعی
GRACE
اصطلاح موضوعی
IMPERFECTION
اصطلاح موضوعی
SIN
اصطلاح موضوعی
SOLIDARITY
نام شخص به منزله سر شناسه - (مسئولیت معنوی درجه اول )