Short communication, Note

A Christian Facing Up to His Past

Nikola Stanković ; Filozofski fakultet Družbe Isusove - Hrvatski studiji Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

The author examines the meaning of Christian's facing up to their past. Considering, above all, the insights of philosophy, psychology and biblical truths, he concludes that a Christian can positively face the past only if he approaches it fully aware and free. This means that one has to feel remorse for evil deeds and to thank God for the good ones. Thus, one can draw lessons from the bad as well as from the good in the past. One who remembers can also learn. And one who is willing to learn and not only to repress things into the subconscious and forget can create a positive and creative outlook.

Keywords

history; memory; Christian; time; religion

Hrčak ID:

29362

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/29362

Publication date:

24.4.2001.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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