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Nov 23, 2023 · Interrogating the political character of all theology—including atonement theologies—represents an ethical imperative for reflection about the truth-aptness of any doctrinal claim and the way it shapes for good or ill the identity and practice of communities of faith.
Oct 6, 2022 · This study contributes to theological dialogue on the nature of atonement by sketching a “therapeutic” model—that is, a model focused on the healing of our specifically psychological relationship to God.
This chapter discusses three developments in European that had a profound effect on the Christian concept of atonement, the first of which is the enormous impact of the Enlightenment, in particular the so-called ‘anthropocentric turn’.
Apr 5, 2023 · Atonement. Atonement is what we do to fix relationships fractured by wrongdoing. To atone is, at first pass, to do something to repair this rupture by addressing the source of the rupture, namely the wrongdoing. The end goal is to become one, to be at one, or to reconcile.
5 days ago · Atonement, in social psychology, most closely aligns with theories of reconciliation, conflict resolution, and collective guilt. Reconciliation, much like atonement, involves restoring trust, empathy, and cooperation after a conflict or betrayal (Kelman, 2008 ). Reconciliation is seen both as a process and an outcome of proper conflict ...
The paper concentrates on the Christian doctrine of atonement and how Christian expectations of atonement can be understood in ways that allow genuine Christian commitment, on the part of both therapist and client, to bring about a positive contribution to genuine change.
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Oct 25, 2021 · If the Kingdom and atonement theology have been torn asunder, that is most likely due to our atomistic way of doing theology with biblical texts. A brief overview of some of these key passages will help us along the way.