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“The Christian Image of Man,” Unpublished Text That Benedict XVI Authorized Be Published After His Death

One of the most salient points of the writing is the Pope Emeritus’ criticism of today’s ideological currents, such as gender ideology and the manipulation of life in laboratories. According to Benedict XVI, these tendencies are the fruit of a Marxism disguised as extreme liberalism, which has deformed the concept of freedom and threatens to undermine the essence of what it means to be human. 

What’s the Synod?

“Synod” comes from two Greek words which mean together and road, so the combination conveys the idea of “walking together”. There’s a rich history of synodality in the Eastern Churches, and some Protestant denominations use the word as a synonym for «council».

Pornography, the most common addiction according to American study

Rising Tide of Porn Addiction Sparks Concern Among Experts and Communities. According to their recent report, 61% of U.S. adults admit to using pornography, with half of them saying that no one else knows about it. Shockingly, 84% of those who use porn have no support system to help them quit or control their usage, further isolating them in their struggles.