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6. Nagai’s reaction to the destruction of Nagasaki was notably different from many other survivors. Instead of fueling a narrative of bitterness or political revenge, he preached a message of peace and "spiritual mobilization."

Does Nagai’s "theology of suffering" feel like a courageous act of transcendence, or does it feel like a psychological defense mechanism against the horror he witnessed? How does his perspective challenge our modern ideas of justice and victimhood?

If it is lived through the lens of uniting everything with the sufferings of Christ, it is an act of self-negation and complete surrender to our Creator. This can also help us to face horrendous conditions, knowing that this life is not the end: eternal life comes after this life.