The goal of this capstone was to find an actionable link between theological and secular thought in healthcare when it comes to approaching suffering. The Christian notion of Redemptive Suffering offers an avenue to create a framework that works well in addressing suffering while keeping the dignity of the patient. The conclusion, while not explicitly stated, suggests that at times it is better, if not obligatory, to let a patient suffer. While specifically rooted in Christian theological doctrine with a rather spiritual metaphysics, it is still relevant to secularized medicine and for those of a Christian background emphasizes the "lost" tradition of lamentation.

Randall Rosenberg was influential on my work. While my capstone was for my Theological Studies major the encouragement to be interdisciplinary in nature allowed me to confidently pursue this work. It is not entirely original in nature, but does offer novel insight thanks to his expertise in both theological studies and his exposure to the healthcare field.