For the Beauty of Glory with Derek Estes

The conversation explores Aquinas's perspective on disabilities and their compatibility with perfection in heaven, as well as the concepts of bad difference and mere difference views on disability. It delves into the implications of these views and their impact on Christian theology and eschatology. The conversation explores the concept of limitations, disabilities, and their relationship to our ultimate purpose and well-being. It delves into the value of limitations, the defeat of evil, continuity in the eschaton, and the role of limitations in relationships and perfection. The discussion also highlights the culturally dependent nature of forgiveness and moral transformation.TakeawaysAquinas's view on disabilities and their compatibility with perfection in heavenThe concept of bad difference and mere difference views on disability Disability and limitations can be viewed as contributing to our ultimate purpose and well-being.The concept of forgiveness and moral transformation is culturally dependent and varies across different cultures.Chapters00:00 Aquinas's View on Disabilities and Perfection in Heaven11:20 Bad Difference and Mere Difference Views on Disability28:31 The Limitations of Knowledge and Purpose39:16 Continuity and the Eschaton45:34 Limitations, Relationships, and Perfection