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2023-11-03T02:40:02-05:00

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Human Dignity And Human Rights

Last updated on: November 3, 2023 at 2:40 am By Henry Karlson

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Every human person shares the same human nature with each other. This gives to each and every human person the same human dignity. No matter what anyone has done, they do not lose their humanity, nor, therefore, their human dignity. Basic human rights flow from that dignity, which is why those who try to find a reason to ignore those rights tend to do so by denying that dignity. This is how many Christians justify any and all abuse they... Read more

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2023-11-01T07:23:56-05:00

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Just War Principles And The Conflict Between Israel And Hamas

Last updated on: November 1, 2023 at 7:23 am By Henry Karlson

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War is hell. War is never a good thing. Even when it is justified, it is not a good thing. We must never think of war as being good, even if sometimes it is the only way to protect and defend the greater good. The good which is achieved in a just war certainly should be recognized, but that good must not be confused with the war itself. Peace, true peace, must always be what is desired, even when at... Read more

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2023-10-31T02:41:08-05:00

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Justice

Last updated on: October 31, 2023 at 2:41 am By Henry Karlson

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Jesus commends those who seek for justice (δῐκαιοσῠ́νη, often translated as righteousness), saying that they will be satisfied. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matt. 5:6 RSV). They hunger thirst for justice, that is, not for any sort of righteousness, but the righteousness associated with the justice of God. It is a righteous justice they desire, and they find it is satisfied in and through Jesus. Jesus embraces restorative justice and works... Read more

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2023-10-29T02:41:02-05:00

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St. Mary Of Edessa And Abuse

Last updated on: October 29, 2023 at 2:41 am By Henry Karlson

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The life of the holy nun, St. Mary of Edessa, also known as St. Mary the Harlot, is one where tragedy turned into spiritual triumph. Much of what we know of her and her life is from legends, legends written with a particular bias, but we can read between the lines and discern things today which others would likely have missed. According to what is said of her, she was orphaned around the age of seven, and her uncle, the... Read more

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2023-10-27T02:44:00-05:00

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The Explanation Is Not The Teaching

Last updated on: October 27, 2023 at 2:44 am By Henry Karlson

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While we can, and will, contemplate and try to understand the eucharist, we must keep in mind it is one of the great mysteries of the faith. Our reflections must not lead us to take away from its transcendent character. While many, if not most Christians, have a faith seeking understanding, we must not confuse our understanding and the rationale we give for our it with the fullness of the faith itself. We must not even confuse the explanation we... Read more

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2023-10-26T02:41:52-05:00

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Systematic Structures of Sin, Hypocrisy, And Climate Change

Last updated on: October 26, 2023 at 2:41 am By Henry Karlson

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A poor man or woman concerned about climate change might find their own personal situation makes it difficult for them to do much to help deal with the problem. Indeed, they might even be forced, thanks to their context, to do things which will contribute to the problem, such as if they are poor and can only afford an old, used car which is a gas guzzler. They might desire to own a better vehicle, and would get one if... Read more

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Systematic structures of sin

2023-10-24T02:44:18-05:00

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Virtues Without Love

Last updated on: October 24, 2023 at 2:44 am By Henry Karlson

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The foundation of a good spiritual life is love. Those who love others will be generous to them, demonstrating the way love, by its nature, will be giving. But it is important to note that the more someone develops and puts love into practice, the more they will discern other characteristics or qualities connected to and develop out of that love. This is why, as we engage love, we will find ourselves developing all kinds of virtues. Love is kind.... Read more

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2023-10-22T02:47:34-05:00

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Blessings And Sinners

Last updated on: October 22, 2023 at 2:47 am By Henry Karlson

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Salvation is by grace, not works. Grace is given out to sinners, blessing them so that they can be transformed and changed by it. God hopes, by giving it out so freely, that sinners will stop sinning and become holy saints. God constantly shares grace to everyone in the world; no one, not even sinners, are free from its blessings. Indeed, without such a blessing, without grace, we could never become the person we are meant to be. God doesn’t... Read more

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2023-10-20T02:41:51-05:00

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Christianity And Human Dignity

Last updated on: October 20, 2023 at 2:41 am By Henry Karlson

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Throughout his ministry, Jesus promoted human dignity. Jesus went to those who were denied it by society. This is one of the reasons why religious and secular authorities did not like him: they saw his actions as undermining their power, a power which in part, centered upon a construction of society which supported and promoted a few and denigrated the rest. Instead of disassociating with those treated, if not actually deemed, as subhuman because of what they did (such as... Read more

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2023-10-18T06:00:59-05:00

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Israel Has A Right To Defend Itself

Last updated on: October 18, 2023 at 6:00 am By Henry Karlson

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Not only does what Hamas did to Israel deserves widespread condemnation, Israel is certainly justified in defending itself from further, and worse, attacks. Saying this does not mean we should accept a disproportionate response from Israel. Justified self-defense must be done in such a way that the defender does not become an unjust aggressor themselves. There are rules of engagement which must be followed. If Israel does not do so, they can be guilty of war crimes, and those crimes... Read more

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