Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on human life. People get sick, lose loved... more Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on human life. People get sick, lose loved ones, get laid off, lose their incomes, worry about the future, or even suffer the threat of starvation. This tribulation can lead people to existential questions, which for the believer may lead to questions about the goodness and the care of God. However, instead of dwelling on why all of this has to be experienced, it seems more urgent to answer the question of what we should do as well as why we should do it. In the case of global pandemic, solidarity is an important word that has been called out by many figures from various backgrounds. Solidarity in the perspective of Pope Francis departs from a Christological vision which becomes a solid basis for human solidarity and conversion. This paper seeks to explore this theological vision, which is likely to be a valuable contribution to theological discourse as well as ethical and pastoral choices in the midst of difficult times. Abst...
Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on human life. People get sick, lose loved... more Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on human life. People get sick, lose loved ones, get laid off, lose their incomes, worry about the future, or even suffer the threat of starvation. This tribulation can lead people to existential questions, which for the believer may lead to questions about the goodness and the care of God. However, instead of dwelling on why all of this has to be experienced, it seems more urgent to answer the question of what we should do as well as why we should do it. In the case of global pandemic, solidarity is an important word that has been called out by many figures from various backgrounds. Solidarity in the perspective of Pope Francis departs from a Christological vision which becomes a solid basis for human solidarity and conversion. This paper seeks to explore this theological vision, which is likely to be a valuable contribution to theological discourse as well as ethical and pastoral choices in the midst of difficult times. Abst...
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