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Deus Caritas Est
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Deus Caritas Est, an encyclical letter by Pope Benedict XVI, explores the nature of Christian love.
It distinguishes between eros (romantic love) and agape (divine love), arguing that both are essential aspects of the Christian faith.
The encyclical traces the historical development of the understanding of love, highlighting its connection to the divine.
It emphasizes the importance of love as a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments.
Benedict XVI connects the concept of love to the social and political dimensions of human life, arguing that authentic love is essential for a just and flourishing society.
It distinguishes between eros (romantic love) and agape (divine love), arguing that both are essential aspects of the Christian faith.
The encyclical traces the historical development of the understanding of love, highlighting its connection to the divine.
It emphasizes the importance of love as a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments.
Benedict XVI connects the concept of love to the social and political dimensions of human life, arguing that authentic love is essential for a just and flourishing society.
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Mentioned by Deacon Harrison Garlick in the context of discussing Eros and its early understanding as an ecstatic experience between man and the gods.

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A Discussion on Hesiod's Theogony