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Dem_in_Nebr.

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1. Reading through this I am reminded of Paolo Freirre

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Sun Dec 7, 2025, 04:40 PM

Dec 7

Inexact quote but i think it gives the sense of what he is getting at,
" suffering theology can only be understood in the context of those who are suffering. Therefore, the only ones who can do suffering theology are those in that situation"

He's a theologian from Brazil. Wrote Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
It's worth a read.

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Love suffers, celebrates, and questions: God is love [View all] The Great Open Dance Dec 7 OP

Reading through this I am reminded of Paolo Freirre Dem_in_Nebr. Dec 7 #1

One of the best books ever The Great Open Dance Dec 12 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author anciano Dec 7 #2

More simply: "Love hurts." Especially when humans are involved. Festivito Dec 8 #3

Agreed The Great Open Dance Dec 12 #5

Omnipotence versus commitment to free will. Festivito Dec 13 #7

Wahoowa! The Great Open Dance Dec 12 #6

Thank you. Same to you. Festivito Dec 13 #8