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. 2021 Oct 19;35(1):139-141.
doi: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1981674. eCollection 2022.

Suffering and divine impassibility

Jonathan Kopel  1 , Franklyn C Babb  1 , William Hasker  2 , Mark Webb  3 , Carmine C Gorga  4 , K J Oommen  5 , Gregory L Brower  1 , Andrew Coleman  6
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Suffering and divine impassibility

Jonathan Kopel et al. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). .

Abstract

Many theologians believe in the doctrine of divine impassibility: that God does not experience pain or pleasure from the actions of creation. However, the question inevitably touches upon our personal relationship and journey with God, a journey involving deep joys and pains. This discussion of divine impassibility relates to the medical profession, which seeks to heal the sick and comfort the dying.

Keywords: Clinical practice; divine impassibility; suffering; theology.

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