THE ONTOLOGICAL REALITY OF SUFFERING AND SALVATION THROUGH LOVE
THE ONTOLOGICAL REALITY OF SUFFERING AND SALVATION THROUGH LOVE
Author(s): Gabriela PohoaţăSubject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: suffering; love; consciousness; evil; theodicy; freedom; salvation; God
Summary/Abstract: The starting point of our research concerning this problem emerges from the ontological reality of suffering, from the understanding that this is a limit of the human being, but also a trial by means of which he can discover himself and accept the human nature in its imperfection. The greatness of suffering lies in the fact that man becomes translucent through it, making proof of his consciousness. Thus, man can overcome such a situation by his inner attitude, the only one that lies in the power of man and that he can build through reason and love. The moral profit of suffering awareness is tremendous, being exploited in increasing love in its pure form. Only through a superior understanding of suffering can man live the experience of salvation.
Journal: Cogito - Multidisciplinary research Journal
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 64-71
- Page Count: 8
