Suffering and divine impassibility.

Publication Title

Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)

Authors

Jonathan Kopel
Franklyn C Babb
William Hasker
Mark Webb
Carmine C Gorga
K J Oommen, Covenant Hospital, Lubbock, TexasFollow
Gregory L Brower
Andrew Coleman

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Keywords

texas; covenant; lubbock; Clinical practice; divine impassibility; suffering; theology

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.

Specialty

Biomedical Ethics

Recommended Citation

Kopel, Jonathan; Babb, Franklyn C; Hasker, William; Webb, Mark; Gorga, Carmine C; Oommen, K J; Brower, Gregory L; and Coleman, Andrew, "Suffering and divine impassibility." (2022). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 5732.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/5732