The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
On Social Justice (Saint Basil the Great)
Jan 11, 2024
Christian theologian and Bishop of Caesarea, Saint Basil the Great, discusses his teachings on extreme charity and the distribution of personal wealth in Christianity. Topics include interpreting the command to sell possessions, Basil's views on lending money and borrowing, conflicting views on wealth and poverty, and the concept of charity in relation to migration and the duty of rich people.
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- St. Basil the Great emphasizes the necessity of wealth distribution and caring for the poor.
- Basil questions modern interpretations of charity, urging to prioritize local communities over foreign aid and migration.
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Christianity requires a change in life and the practice of extreme charity
The podcast discusses how Christianity demands individuals to make specific changes in their lives and practice extreme acts of charity. St. Basil the Great, a Christian saint, emphasizes the necessity of wealth distribution and caring for the poor.
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