Did the Reformation Ruin Everything? with Michael Lynch
That’ll Preach
Local Needs Over Distant Priorities
Decisions made by distant authorities regarding funding raise questions about fairness and relevance to local needs. This sentiment echoes a criticism of prioritizing financing grand religious projects, like a Basilica far away, over addressing urgent local issues such as poverty. Historical context reveals that this concern has been voiced for centuries, notably in Martin Luther's early critiques of indulgences, which highlighted the need for accountability and local focus over distant interests.
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