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Rowan Williams on Divine Care and Human Dignity - Anglican (1 Peter 5:7)

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"'He cares for you' affirms human dignity. God's care is not utilitarian—using us for purposes—but personal, valuing us in ourselves. We can cast cares because we are not cogs in a machine but beloved children. Divine care liberates from utilitarian anxiety." — Rowan Williams. Anglican: dignity through care.

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dignitypersonalbeloved childrennot utilitarianliberates

Scripture References

1 Peter 5:7

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