Kosmidis, Nikos (2020) A Search for a Theology of Life. The Challenge of COVID-19 for Orthodox Ecclesiology and Religious Practices. The Ecumenical Review, 72 (4). pp. 624-635. ISSN 1758-6623
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The COVID-19 pandemic offers the opportunity for theological meditation on several themes: life, death, illness, loneliness, fear, human relations, suffering, and social responsibility. This article addresses these themes only briefly, aiming not to build a systematic theological reflection but to share honest thoughts and concerns. Perhaps in our postmodern times we need, not so much theological certainties, but a theology that accompanies human life. Life and death are the only certainties, regardless of our worldview, perceptions, and theological convictions. The current global crisis has illuminated our shortcomings, failures, and disbeliefs on different levels. As Christians, we are united today also around our weakness, grief, and the loss of “normality.” We are challenged, together with the rest of humanity. Could this be a God-given opportunity for renewal in our theology and church life?
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | COVID-19; Pandemic; Mission in Pandemic Times; |
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Theology of revival and renewal B Mission theology/theory > Spirituality B Mission theology/theory > Mission, partnership and cooperation B Mission theology/theory > Mission and Social responsibility D World Christianity and Central Eastern Europe > Europe G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox |
| Divisions: | Balkan countries Balkan countries > Greece |
| Depositing User: | Speranca Tomin |
| Date Deposited: | 18 May 2022 14:47 |
| Last Modified: | 18 May 2022 14:48 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2577 |
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