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What does it mean?
The author suggests religious values would reject selfishness and neglect of the suffering.
In plain terms
Jesus would be upset that we ignore suffering people and focus on ourselves.
What can you take from it?
Spiritual values call for compassion and caring for the vulnerable.

Where it applies

  • moral arguments
  • religious discourse
  • charity work

Putting it to work

  • mobilizing faith-based aid
  • critiquing neglect

Questions to consider

  • How should faith guide public policy?
  • What does ignoring suffering say about our values?

Another view

It assumes a specific religious interpretation of Jesus.

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