Contemplating Life – Episode 99 – “Democracy and the Body of Christ”

While proofreading my previous episode, I realized the theological point I was making was also a commentary on the political divisiveness we find in our country today. Here are my thoughts regarding ways that the teachings of St. Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians delivered a poignant message that is applicable to our secular society today. You don’t have to be a Christian to appreciate the wisdom of his message.

Links of Interest for this episode

Episode 98: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=528

1 Corinthians 12:12-27: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12?12

Papal encyclical on the “Mystical Body of Christ”: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_29061943_mystici-corporis-christi.html

Rev. Everett L. ”Terry” Fullam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_L._Fullam

Cerebral palsy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy

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