A THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ON HUMAN DIGNITY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6561220Keywords:
Human being, human dignity, theological reflection, creation, redemptionAbstract
The aim of this article is to explore the theological foundation and expression of the concept of human dignity. Starting with the concept of imago Dei as the foundation for human dignity, and continuing with the expression of human dignity, namely, human being’s place and role in creation, the argument will end with the affirmation of human dignity, namely, the aim of God’s redemptive actions. The argument of this article has as its pressuposition the fact that according with the theological revelation, human dignity is inherent to humankind. Therefore, the article is a plea for a personalist view of human dignity as opposed to a functionalist view of human dignity.
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