Does Bonhoeffer over-emphasise suffering? Flashcards
Yes: He lived in a unique time and so his theology came out of experiences that aren’t relevant today
No: People are still oppressed in society today
Yes: Jesus’ suffering was said to be once and for all in the place of humans having to suffer for their sins
No: Suffering comes out of solidarity, which is the approach Jesus took
Yes: The emphasis on suffering seems to ignore the fact that Jesus rose from the dead
No: In the context of costly grace, it could be said that this emphasis on suffering is a correct understanding of the true cost of discipleship
Yes; Even Bonhoeffer did not actively seek out suffering and so we should not read too much into his emphasis on it
No: Jesus called all people to follow after him and his suffering, so the emphasis on suffering is true to the Gospel message
