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Original scientific paper

Embarrassment and shame: theological hermeneutics of human condition

Carmelo Dotolo ; Pontificial University Urbaniana, Rome


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Abstract

The experience of shame and embarrassment are signs of the human condition marked by frailty and the need of the other. They represent the reality present in all cultures and religions. Biblical, anthropological and theological reflexion shows that to be a man and woman means to accept your own limitations, to accept life as a gift, to be able to interpret emotions and desires as a place where you open yourself to others, to the world and to God. Even in difficulties and failures it is important to know how to change your own attitude when faced with the other, foregrounding care and recognition. This is the only way to build the mankind sensitive to the good of all.

Keywords

shame; limitation; care; gift of life; relationships

Hrčak ID:

168108

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/168108

Publication date:

28.10.2016.

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