In this article I describe the structural weakness of a diaconal erthos based on the value of mercy. Theologically justified, it should be outbid by an ethos of empowerment that aims at strengthening autonomy. I start with a description of the historical challenges that theological ethics are facing when it corms to people with disabilities and their inclusion. Then I present the inherent asymmetrical structure of mercy, which tend towards paternalism. I oppose paternalism with a understanding of autonomy, which is inspired by the Phenomenology of embodiment. I interpret this in the light of the theology of the cross and its phenomenological implications. Finally, I derive ethical criteria for inclusion.

Enthalten in:
Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik; 2020/4 Kommentare, Studien, Berichte, Dokumentationen, Diskussionen, Rezensionen, Bibliographie (2020)

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Serie / Reihe: Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik

Personen: Brunn, Frank Martin

Schlagwörter: Theologie Ethik Empowerment Selbstbestimmung Inklusion Barmherzigkeit