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Aquinas's Theory of the Atonement w/ Dr. John Joy

Philosophy for the People

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The Penal Substitution View of the Atonement

This chapter delves into the concept of penal substitution, discussing how it is deeply ingrained in Catholic thinking despite presenting God as a vengeful authority figure. The chapter draws parallels with the selfless act of Saint Maximilian Colby, who offered to take the place of someone in a Nazi prison camp, highlighting the representation of penal substitution.

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