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Originally Posted by martinguerre
Just as example, my theology sees the Cross not as Jesus taking on the guilt or wrath to save, but rather to subject God's self to the violence of human systems. In the ressurection, God proclaims forgiveness, and offers a radical reconciliation that overcomes our efforts of violence. We're all complicit in systems that exclude, and create inequity...but we are continually offered a chance to begin a relationship with God and bring about change in our lives.
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Why was the resurrection necessary then? God could have proclaimed forgiveness at any point unless some sort of restitution for man's sins was required. It was my understanding that this is why Jesus had to die for man's sins.