"Redemptive suffering" refers to the idea that enduring pain, hardship, or challenges can serve a purpose or bring about positive outcomes, usually in a spiritual or religious context. It suggests that going through suffering can bring about personal growth, redemption, or even benefit others in some way.
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«redemptive»
«suffering»
Sentences with «redemptive suffering»
- The idea of redemptive suffering, if indeed it is ever raised, is dismissed as «romantic,» even a rationalization for cruelty. (firstthings.com)
- In 2014, after receiving my STL from Dominican House magna cum laude, I moved to Mundelein, where I am writing my STD dissertation on «Recent Magisterial Teaching on Redemptive Suffering» under the direction of Dr. Matthew Levering. (firstthings.com)
- There is such a thing called redemptive suffering. (redeeminggod.com)
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