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Justice First, Charity Beyond It: Serving The Poor Well

It still amazes me how often a Christian, even after reading the words of Scripture,...

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Compassion, Justice, And The Rights Of The Poor

Confucian philosopher Xia Shangpu pointed out that those who are cruel to the poor while...

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Charity Begins With Justice In Public Life

When I write on social justice, and the services which government should provide their people,...

August 17, 2026

Why Government Should Not Enforce All Christian Morals

Lately, I have seen several Christians not understand the way their faith should, and the...

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Hypocrisy In The Hierarchy: When Bishops Fail Their Flock

Saint Isidore of Seville is a rather interesting figure in Christian history; at a time...

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How Rigid Moralism Undermines True Christian Justice

When Moralism Becomes Schism One of the things I have noticed from my study of...

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May 27, 2026

We Should Follow The Saints And Resist Tyranny

Sin creates structures in society. When those structures, and the sin behind them, are not...

May 18, 2026

Exploitation Disguised As Opportunity In Modern Work

The dignity of work comes from, and must never be separated and made independent from,...

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February 23, 2026

True Peace Is Established By Love And Justice, Not Threats

Over the years, I’ve often explained how Christians should work for and promote peace because...

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December 29, 2025

Might Does Not Make Right

Christianity consistently teaches us that God’s justice is both proportional and merciful. “I the LORD...

December 25, 2025

Christ’s Birth: A Call To Righteousness

Christ is born! Glorify him! Glorify him in the manger, where he lay, weak and...

December 07, 2025

St. Ambrose: On Living Justly Amidst Life’s Temptations

St. Ambrose was an exceptional, and in many ways, unique saint. This can be seen...

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Sacrifice And Society: Addressing Inequality And Alienation

Pope Leo XIV, continuing on and developing some of what Pope Francis taught concerning society...

November 09, 2025

Understanding The Rich Man’s Fate

The rich who ignore the plight of the poor, the rich who make the lives...

November 06, 2025

Being Kind vs. Being Mean: The Christian Approach To Justice

Too many Christians seek to justify their inordinate passions such hatred or anger, and the...

October 2025

October 19, 2025

Beyond Transactional Love: Loving Everyone

Christ calls Christians to the path of salvation, to the way of radical love. We...

October 13, 2025

Nobel Peace Prize Recipients And The Betrayal Of Peace

The first undergraduate course I taught was Ways of Peace in World Religions. I tried...

July 2025

July 20, 2025

Engaging God’s Boundless Mercy

We should never try to impose limits upon God, especially to God’s goodness and love....

July 14, 2025

Building Up Society: The Christian Duty For Peacemaking

In a world filled with violence and hate, division and injustices consistently dominate society. The...

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May 26, 2025

Republicans, Christianity, and the One Big Bill Act

It shouldn’t surprise me, but it still does. Republicans use religion, especially Christianity, as a...

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Empathy And Justice In The Christian Journey

Empathy. Sympathy. Compassion. Kindness. Tolerance. Meekness. Humility. All of these qualities are those which should...

April 02, 2025

Salvation And Justice: What Connects The Two

I often have Christians telling me that I am dealing with insignificant issues when I...

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March 26, 2025

God’s Justice: A Warning Against Exploiting the Vulnerable

Throughout Scripture, and especially in the works of the prophets, we are told that God...

March 24, 2025

Why Are So Many Christians Silent About Injustice?

I Wish We Didn’t Need To Talk About Politics Either I know many people do...

March 04, 2025

To Engage Lent, Embrace Justice

Pope St. Leo the Great exhorts Christians to take their Christian faith seriously, to be...

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February 24, 2025

MLK’s Dream And Modern Society

Dorothy Day once said she hoped she would not become a canonized saint because she...

February 17, 2025

When Law Fails: Reflections On Justice

My father was a law professor, and because of it, I was taught to respect...

February 16, 2025

The Call to Salvation: God’s Desire For Everyone

God desires for the salvation of all. Jesus said it best, he was sent by...

February 14, 2025

Mercy: A Key Component In Achieving True Justice

Mercy and justice go together. Mercy makes no sense without justice, because it is through...

February 12, 2025

Wrestling With Abuse: The Faith Journey Of African Americans

The relationship and experience of African American Christians with Christianity is complex, and when examined...

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