What C.S. Lewis has to say to the creators of Jurassic Park

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“When a man ignores his moral responsibility and refuses to live within the limits of the natural order, including his own nature, then he has lost the mark of his distinction among creatures. At that point, he is no better than a beast, ruled by whims and passions; raw nature has won out.” - Acton

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Why are perceptions of the Church so far from the reality?

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“In 1979, sociologist Christopher Lasch wrote The Culture of Narcissism, arguing that as the bonds of religious identity and family erode, Americans were increasingly looking inward for security and meaning. In such a culture, feelings and subjective experiences aren’t just considered the most important thing in the world: They’re considered the most accurate view of the world.” - Breakpoint

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Among Russian Orthodox, glimmers of dissent against the invasion of Ukraine

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“More than 275 Russian Orthodox priests and deacons from around the world have signed an open letter expressing their opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, challenging the Russian government and breaking with the tacit support of the military action by church leadership in Moscow.” - RNS

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Why the Innocent Must Not Be Targeted in Warfare

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“In the Christian tradition the criteria for justly engaging in warfare has been known as jus in bello (justice in war) and includes the primary criteria of discrimination … who are legitimate targets in war.” - TGC

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The Sexual Revolution and "the Kids Aren't Fine."

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“Children, in particular, are the subjects of this social experimentation….If the early days of the sexual revolution were about being free from the confines of sexual morality, these latter days are about being free from the confines of sexual reality.” - Breakpoint

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