Document Type
Article
Abstract
This paper explores how unresolved tragedies—particularly missing person cases and lost causes—serve as profound reflections of the human condition and reveal the necessity of Christian eschatological hope. Missing person cases touch the deepest questions of the human soul and reveal a deep, universal longing for justice and resolution—longings that cannot be fully met within the bounds of this present life. Drawing from theological reflection, the paper argues that both suffering and miraculous resolution ultimately point toward a greater hope found in the Christian vision of union with God. This future-oriented hope, grounded in the resurrection of Christ, invites believers to reframe present trials and unanswered questions through a lens of trust, love, and the assurance of redemption in God’s coming kingdom.
Recommended Citation
Yanko, J. (2025). A theology of hope for missing persons and lost causes. Salubritas, 4, 87-106.
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