The Thomistic Institute

God and the Mystery Of Human Suffering | Prof. Michael Sirilla

Mar 10, 2020

Prof. Michael Sirilla, a theology and philosophy professor, delves into the philosophical paradoxes and theological significance of human suffering. The discussion explores the existence of God and evil, suffering in the context of Christ's sacrifice, theomimesis, theosis, kenosis, free will, consent, and the complexity of suffering under a loving God.

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Philosophy and theology offer distinct yet compatible solutions to the problem of suffering.

Theological perspective on suffering emphasizes redemptive nature and participation in God's eternal life.

Suffering and sin are not always intrinsically linked, as shown by Virgin Mary's suffering without sin.

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Suffering as Essential to Human Existence

Suffering is described as an essential aspect of human nature and life on earth, representing a mystery that philosophy and theology address differently. Both disciplines offer compatible yet distinct solutions to the problem of suffering.

Intro

2min

Exploring the Philosophical Debate on God, Evil, and Suffering

43min

Exploring Theomimesis, Theosis, and Kenosis in Relation to Suffering and Glory

2min

Exploring Human Suffering, Prayer, and Free Will

2min

Exploration of Free Will, Consent, and Understanding in the Divine and Human Context

2min

The Existence of Suffering Under a Loving God

9min

This lecture was given on 5 February 2020 at North Carolina State University.

Prof. Michael Sirilla is the former Director of Graduate Theology and currently Professor of Systematic Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 2002. He earned his Ph.D. in systematic theology from The Catholic University of America. His book, The Ideal Bishop: Aquinas’s Commentaries on the Pastoral Epistles (CUA Press, 2017) is a contribution to the field of ecclesiology. His other research interests include the theology and philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, natural theology, and fundamental theology. He lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife, Laura, and their eight children.

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The Thomistic Institute

God and the Mystery Of Human Suffering | Prof. Michael Sirilla

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Suffering as Essential to Human Existence

Philosophical Analysis of the Problem of Suffering

Theological Insights on Human Suffering

The Interplay Between Free Will and Suffering

Finding Meaning in Suffering

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