Theology and Science· 2026Q1
Lament Psalms as Epistemology: Faithful Inquiry Amid Mystery and Suffering
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Lament Psalms model epistemological humility and emotional honesty, offering a theological framework for scientific inquiry amid uncertainty and suffering.
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Key points
- Lament Psalms offer a theological framework for scientific uncertainty and global suffering.
- Psalms 13, 73, and 88 model epistemological humility, emotional honesty, and faithful protest.
- These lament virtues are shared with scientific inquiry.
- Lament sustains faith within tension, providing a posture for navigating the unknown.
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Abstract
This article explores how Lament Psalms offer a theological framework for engaging scientific uncertainty, especially amid global suffering and existential crises. Focusing on Psalms 13, 73, and 88, it argues that lament models epistemological humility, emotional honesty, and faithful protest, which are—virtues shared with scientific inquiry. Rather than resolving tension, lament sustains faith within it, offering a spiritual posture for navigating the unknown. This interdisciplinary approach highlights the relevance of lament for Christian education, scientific vocation, and theological reflection. Ultimately, lament invites science and faith into dialogue marked by patience, integrity, and the courage to confront mystery without denial.
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