“In the light of Christianity’s absolute law of charity, we came to see what formerly we could not: the autistic or Down syndrome or otherwise disabled child, for instance, for whom the world can remain a perpetual perplexity, which can too often cause pain but perhaps only vaguely and fleetingly charm or delight; the derelict or wretched or broken man or woman who has wasted his or her life away; the homeless, the utterly impoverished, the diseased, the mentally ill, the physically disabled; exiles, refugees, fugitives; even criminals and reprobates.
This is so contrary to what seems like our society’s highest good being the elimination or reduction of pain. If suffering is the ultimate evil, then that can lead to some pretty death-glorifying acts.
This is such a powerful and inspirational quote! I am a big believer in the doctrine of the Imago Dei and I try to see that image of God in everyone I encounter every day. Thank you!
This is so contrary to what seems like our society’s highest good being the elimination or reduction of pain. If suffering is the ultimate evil, then that can lead to some pretty death-glorifying acts.
This is such a powerful and inspirational quote! I am a big believer in the doctrine of the Imago Dei and I try to see that image of God in everyone I encounter every day. Thank you!