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Disease, suffering, and sin: one Anglican's perspective.

Claire Foster1

  • 1Church of England Policy Advisor, Science, Medicine, Technology, Environmental Issues, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom.

Christian Bioethics
|July 26, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Sin is understood as a failure of perception, stemming from the choice of knowledge over wisdom. This distorted view separates existence from its divine source, impacting autonomy and perceptions of crises like HIV/AIDS.

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Area of Science:

  • Theology
  • Philosophy of Perception
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Explores sin as a perceptual failure rooted in theological concepts.
  • Examines the choice between the tree of knowledge and the tree of life in the Garden of Eden.
  • Discusses how this choice leads to a distorted perception of reality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the implications of viewing sin as a perceptual error.
  • To connect theological concepts with modern ethical principles and societal issues.
  • To redefine repentance as a means to achieve accurate perception.

Main Methods:

  • Theological exegesis of the Eden narrative.
  • Philosophical analysis of perception and autonomy.
  • Case study approach examining the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.
Keywords:
Anglican ChurchHealth Care and Public HealthReligious Approach

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Main Results:

  • Perceptual distortion arises from prioritizing knowledge over divine wisdom, leading to a sense of separation.
  • The principle of autonomy is re-evaluated through the lens of distorted perception.
  • Misperceptions surrounding the HIV/AIDS crisis are linked to this theological framework.

Conclusions:

  • Sin is fundamentally a failure in perceiving reality's interconnectedness and divine source.
  • Repentance is redefined as the process of correcting perception to align with divine truth.
  • Accurate perception is essential for ethical decision-making and addressing global crises.