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FREEDOM, A GIFT OF THE GOD AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HUMAN BEING
FREEDOM, A GIFT OF THE GOD AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HUMAN BEING

Author(s): Marin Bugiulescu
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Ideas Forum International Academic and Scientific Association
Keywords: Christian thinking; the concept of freedom; man; moral life; world;

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the freedom concept in the Christian understanding. Freedom is a gift, a mission anda responsibility of the man towards himself, others and the world. As a person, the human is a being opento communion with God and his fellows. This community aspect of the human being has its foundation inthe communion and relationship with God. As God's Image, the human being cannot find his fullnessexcept in relation to the perfect model, after which he was created. Thus, freedom is manifested byreleasing evil and identifying with the good (with the model). The greatest gift God gives to man isfreedom and love. Freedom of will, together with reason, is the image of God in man. It is the foundationof our ability to achieve defining perfection in Christian terms through holiness. In this state of holinessman is truly free.

  • Issue Year: 2/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 116-123
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English