The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 274: Social Duty of Religion (2025)
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Oct 1, 2025 Explore the social duty of religion and the nuances of religious freedom. Discover how Christians are called to evangelize and infuse their beliefs into society. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of respecting other faiths while upholding truth. Learn about the delicate balance of conscience and limits in religious practice. The discussion includes state recognition of rights and the foundation of religious liberty as a civil right. Wrap up with the call to bring Catholic values into the public sphere.
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Obligation To Seek Truth
- Every human person is obligated to seek and embrace the truth, especially regarding God and His Church.
- This obligation flows from the intrinsic dignity of the human person.
Respect Coexists With Truth
- Respect for other religions coexists with the duty to seek truth because other religions can reflect rays of truth.
- Christians must show charity, treating those in error with love, prudence, and patience.
Actively Evangelize Public Life
- Constantly evangelize so Christians can infuse the Christian spirit into mentality, mores, laws, and structures.
- Work to shape communities by bringing Catholic truth into public life.
