Theology of Suffering

After reading this article, I came to a much better understanding of Jesus' suffering. I interpreted these three important points in my own, different way. 1: Jesus resisted and eliminated suffering - this statement is shown through Jesus' unyielding care for the sick and dying. While other people spent time avoiding the sick, Jesus embraced the ill and worked constantly to heal them. Jesus resisted suffering by eliminating the pain for those who were suffering during this time. 2: Jesus rejected suffering as punishment for sin - This statement has always been present in my life. Since I was a child, I was taught that Jesus died for everyone's sins. I think it was amazing that Jesus rejected suffering as punishment for the greater good of the whole. 3: Jesus trusted a compassionate, present God - This statement means a lot to me because, at times, I do not trust what is taught in the church. By Jesus' example, I know that when I need guidance I can trust God. Jesus died for everyone because he trusted he was doing the right thing by God. The two traditional interpretations of Jesus' suffering are death and resurrection. Though both are very different, I believe the interpretation is left up to yourself.A theology of atonement or ransom and a theology of incarnation were both very different, it was from the Jewish culture because they experienced sacrifice and they knew about ransom. Though looked down upon now, Jews during the time of Jesus looked to these theories for salvation. I believe the theory of incarnation is the right one. Killing animals does not save anyone where believing in incarnation is more spiritual and seems more logical.