Utilization of Christian doctrine as a theological resource: A relational view of the Trinity informing a pastoral response to address child sexual abuse
The doctrine of the Trinity is a doctrine that should have real and practical implications for daily Christian living. Proponents of the relational view of the Trinity believe that the relationship that exists between the triune God is a relationship of love, equality, and reciprocity. Consequently,...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2022
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| In: |
Stellenbosch theological journal
Year: 2022, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-60 |
| IxTheo Classification: | NBC Doctrine of God NCF Sexual ethics RG Pastoral care |
| Further subjects: | B
Child Sexual Abuse
B relational view of the Trinity B Faith Community B Relational view of the Trinity B pastoral response B Pastoral response |
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| Summary: | The doctrine of the Trinity is a doctrine that should have real and practical implications for daily Christian living. Proponents of the relational view of the Trinity believe that the relationship that exists between the triune God is a relationship of love, equality, and reciprocity. Consequently, this should reflect in the quality of relationship and caring activities created and extended by faith communities. Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is considered a crime in most societies. It has a devastating long-term effect on the child, family, and society. As a result, all stakeholders are called upon to respond to this menace in society. There is evidence that any effective Christian response should be informed by critical theological reflections. As such, theological reflections sparked by public issues of importance should be rooted in the Christian faith traditions. This article posits that the relational view of the Trinity could be a useful theological resource for pastoral response to CSA. |
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| ISSN: | 2413-9467 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Stellenbosch theological journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.17570/stj.2022.v8n1.a22 |
