Phrases with «redemptive violence»

"Redemptive violence" refers to the belief that acts of violence can ultimately bring about redemption or salvation, either for an individual, a group, or society as a whole. It suggests that using violence can somehow transform or restore a perceived good outcome, despite the harm caused by the violent actions. Full definition

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Sentences with «redemptive violence»

Satan loved nothing more than to use redemptive violence against those whom God had sent so that God's messengers were killed in God's name (Matt 21:33 - 46, 23:34 - 37). (redeeminggod.com)
In Taxi Driver, the camera even hangs on the awkward reactions of those around Travis Bickle as scene after scene of personal embarrassment leads to him to seek validation and purpose through redemptive violence. (relevantmagazine.com)
As a side note, I didn't explain the three story types very well, but based on my understanding, I don't put the death on the cross under redemptive violence, unless it is God using violence against Jesus, which isn't quite what happened on the cross... (redeeminggod.com)
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Phrases with «redemptive violence»

Sentences with «redemptive violence»

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