A pastoral theologian rethinks sin for a narcissistic age, arguing shame—not guilt—defines depleted selves and self-care is a moral duty.
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A pastoral theologian rethinks sin for a narcissistic age, arguing shame—not guilt—defines depleted selves and self-care is a moral duty.
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Donald Capps argues that traditional theologies of guilt are unable to address those gripped by shame and calls for a different pastoral approach in counseling and ministry. He makes the case that a reformulation of the theology of sin is needed, explaining that "the time has come for us to recognize that taking care of our selves--this once-in-a-lifetime gift--is emphatically not a self-indulgence, but a moral imperative."
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Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Central theology of sin, shame vs guilt, pastoral ministry, Gospel narratives
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Recurring critique of narcissistic culture and expressive individualism
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Discusses shame, self-loathing, depression, and developmental depletion
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