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Love Is Not Unconditional Approval

Why Catholics Must Distinguish Between Love and Tolerance

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Jeff Putnam
Jul 01, 2024
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In today’s culture, there’s a growing trend that conflates love with tolerance, often leading to confusion about what true charity entails. As Catholics, we're called to embody Christ's love, which is fundamentally about willing the good of the other as other. However, this call does not mean we are to affirm every action or belief that someone holds. I…

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