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655: What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice with Skye Jethani

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Ordering Loves: A Christian Perspective

This chapter explores the medieval concept of 'Ordo Amoris,' focusing on the proper prioritization of love in the context of familial and communal responsibilities. Through a lively discussion, the speakers draw on the works of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas to connect historical teachings with contemporary social issues, emphasizing the need to extend love and justice beyond immediate circles. They critically analyze the implications of political ideologies on Christian teachings about care for the vulnerable, challenging interpretations that foster exclusion and selfishness.

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