A Theological Understanding of Restorative Justice
Pope Francis’ vision of right relationship stemming from the Golden Rule in the Sermon on the Mount aligns well with the foundational principles and values of restorative justice. In this essay, I will explore this correlation by way of offering a theological perspective on restorative justice, emph...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Moral Theology, Inc.
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Moral Theology |
| Online Access: | https://jmt.scholasticahq.com/article/11321-a-theological-understanding-of-restorative-justice |
| Summary: | Pope Francis’ vision of right relationship stemming from the Golden Rule in the Sermon on the Mount aligns well with the foundational principles and values of restorative justice. In this essay, I will explore this correlation by way of offering a theological perspective on restorative justice, emphasizing the theological virtue of hope as it orients the pursuit of right relationship toward the eschatological horizon. |
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| ISSN: | 2166-2851 2166-2118 |