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The World – Work of Divine Goodness and Love
The World – Work of Divine Goodness and Love

Author(s): Viorel-Cristian Popa
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Other Christian Denominations, Sociology of Religion, Psychology of Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: creation; icon; beauty; harmony; awareness;

Summary/Abstract: In our study we draw the readers’ attention to the fact that the Christian youth, dominated by exaggerated desire for quick financial gain, career, temporary worldly interest, manifest increasing religious indifference, and ignorance of authentic Christian teachings and traditions. We consider this to be a matter of concern for contemporary society. Therefore, we sound the alarm, urging humanity’s return to their springs, at the dawn of creation, precisely to realize that we are the work of God and that the ultimate goal of our life is to be the Creator’s image. If we are not aware of the wonder of God’s creation, with man crowned among creatures, we risk moving away from the Creator and not completing the purpose of our existence. Only to the extent that we consciously realize that God created us for Himself and that our soul longs for the final encounter with Him, only then will we gain rest in Him. If this is not the case, religious indifference will be a great danger to the Christian Church and to humanity in general. A vigilant conscience is necessary so that, observing the beauties of creation, we conclude that the “very good” created world is the icon of the Holy Trinity and that, by virtue of this, it undoubtedly presupposes unity, edifying cooperation and love.

  • Issue Year: 96/2023
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 80-91
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English
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