Explorations of God and COVID-19
Southgate, C
Date: 1 March 2021
Journal
Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith
Publisher
American Scientific Affiliation
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Abstract
This article explores a range of theological insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, as
viewed from the perspective of the late fall of 2020. It considers different approaches to
the compatibility of the virus with affirmations of the world as the good creation of a
loving God. It explores different underlying narratives by which ...
This article explores a range of theological insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, as
viewed from the perspective of the late fall of 2020. It considers different approaches to
the compatibility of the virus with affirmations of the world as the good creation of a
loving God. It explores different underlying narratives by which Christians respond
to the pandemic, making reference in particular to Brueggemann’s analysis of lament
Psalms. It proposes a strategy of “three-lensed seeing,” by which the same event may be
contemplated from the perspective of old creation, Cross, and eschaton, and shows that
hope may be derived from contemplation through each of the three lenses. Significant
spiritual insights from prayer and poetry are introduced. Finally, the article proposes
what may be the least-worst theodicy within which to respond to the pandemic.
Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
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