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On Socialism

Quod Apostolici Muneris (On Socialism): Reflection
Eric Tam
HRE 4M1
Feb, 14, 2005
Summary of Content
This article condemns socialism as anti Christian philosophy. From beginning to end, its hateful tone and description of socialism does not change. In the first paragraph, it already denounces socialism as a deadly plague creeping into society. Later, it ends with calling socialism a step into wickedness.
Most concerning about socialism is condemning of two things. First, the Church (or so the article claims) was built on the inequality of men. Hence, socialism creates chaos because people refuse to obey higher power. This, to the church's eye, is dangerous because it destroys God's natural order.
As well, socialism permitting divorces is not viewed pleasantly by the Church. Divorcing, the article states, is not permitted even in barbarous people (keep in mind the date at which this article was written). In eyes of the Church at the time, socialists are regarded lower......


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Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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