Retelling the story of Shim Cheong: revisiting the concept of sacrifice and theology of the cross

Soomee Kim

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Retelling the story of Shim Cheong: revisiting the concept of sacrifice and theology of the cross

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Soomee Kim. Retelling the Story of Shim Cheong: Revisiting the Concept of Sacrifice and Theology of the Cross. Claremont School of Theology. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/cd641ba7-a675-4548-8e7a-7134f7886abd.

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S. Kim. Retelling the story of Shim Cheong: revisiting the concept of sacrifice and theology of the cross. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/cd641ba7-a675-4548-8e7a-7134f7886abd

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Soomee Kim. Retelling the Story of Shim Cheong: Revisiting the Concept of Sacrifice and Theology of the Cross. Claremont School of Theology. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/cd641ba7-a675-4548-8e7a-7134f7886abd.

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Soomee Kim

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Feminist theology

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Abstract

This project attempts to formulate a valid narrative theology that serves the needs of Korean-American women. Because stories and storytelling are integral parts of our psychology, narrative theology offers a particularly powerful way of illustrating and teaching important Christian doctrine. It is important to note that stories should never be summarized or reduced to a 'core meaning' when used for teaching or pastoral care and counseling, as this runs the risk of allowing the storyteller's own views and prejudices to overpower the deeper meaning of the story itself. For this reason, all narrative theology should be based on the unabridged, unadulterated story in its purest form. Theologies of the cross, by emphasizing the suffering and death of Jesus, run the risk of condoning abusive behavior and portray Jesus Christ as a figure who intentionally seeks suffering and death as part of the act of redemption, minimizing the responsibility of the repressive society that demanded his death. By emphasizing obedience to the Lord, these theologies can serve to maintain an oppressive status quo at the cost of innocent life. The project argues that a more healthy theology can be formulated based on the psychoanalytical theory of individuation, as formulated by Carl G. Jung. Bu using the example of 'The Story of Shim Cheong,' the dissertation shows how traditional, life-affirming tales can be distorted to serve the ends of a repressive patriarchal society. Sacrifice is not something we can demand a person to offer solely for the benefit of others. A true sacrifice can only come from someone who has reached the goal of individuation. It must be motivated by love and always serves to strengthen and enrich the giver. In that light, a new definition of sacrifice is formulated.

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