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Sunday Catholic Word
#49 Is God a Moral Monster? - Karlo Broussard
Oct 26, 2023
Karlo Broussard, an expert in Catholic theology, discusses relevant apologetical topics in this intriguing episode. He addresses whether God is a moral monster and argues against this notion using biblical passages. Broussard explores the challenge of accepting God's actions that clash with modern sensibilities. He also delves into the importance of keeping the 10 commandments and the Catholic doctrine of purgatory as a means of purifying one's heart and loving God.
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- Killing in the context of just punishment does not make God a moral monster, as affliction of the vulnerable warrants severe consequences including death.
- The Catholic Church prohibits usury, which raises questions about its definition and potential exceptions in modern times.
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God's Warning and Moral Responsibility
In the first reading from Exodus 22:23-26, God warns of severe consequences for afflicting widows or orphans. Some may question whether this makes God a moral monster. However, killing in this context is not intrinsically evil, as it can be a form of just punishment. Moreover, affliction of the vulnerable merits the harshest of punishments, including death. Understanding that God is not bound by the same limitations as humans helps to explain the emotional conflict with this concept.
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