Millennial‘s Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig has a new article at TNR. She writes: Christian forgiveness is compelling in this case in part because it is so heroically difficult, but also because it so starkly negates Roof’s diabolical goals. Roof hates black people to such an extent that he desires their total destruction. One of his strategies… Read More ESB: The Roots and Purpose of Christian Forgiveness
Pope Francis: “As disciples of Christ, how can we not be concerned for the good of the weakest?”
Check out these articles on Pope Francis’ new encyclical from millennial Catholics: Peace: an unexpected reaction to ‘Laudato Si’ by Dan DiLeo: “Now, after finally reading Laudato Si, I am absolutely convinced that Francis will indeed inspire humanity to save ourselves from ourselves and avoid catastrophic climate change. And I am unexpectedly peaceful about it.”… Read More Millennial Catholics on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si (Praised Be)
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Solidarity forever by Stephen Schneck: “Solidarity is indeed greater than gold, greater than the mere might of armies. It is also a virtue that’s been spiraling down in long retreat. Neighborhoods, families, and all the little communities of our daily lives have faded in an era… Read More Around the Web
Here are all of Pope Francis’ tweets from yesterday on his new encyclical: I invite all to pause to think about the challenges we face regarding care for our common home. #LaudatoSi — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) June 18, 2015
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: Some politicians argue that Pope Francis and the Catholic Church should stay out of climate change debates and “leave science to the scientists.” But Francis and the church know that protecting creation is first and foremost a moral and religious issue. It’s a… Read More The 5 Most Important Points of Pope Francis’ Climate Change Encyclical
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale writes in Time: Bush is wrong: The church must get involved in politics. In fact, a “good Catholic,” Pope Francis has said, “meddles in politics.” We don’t do this to elect a candidate or advance a party, but because politics affects human flourishing, and we’re called by God to defend the… Read More Jeb Bush’s Response to Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Is Poppycock
