The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (Justitia et Pax) is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church.
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My primary lifestyle and vocation is grounded in radical progressive political activism, strongly inspired by the Gandhian tradition of nonviolence and the spiritual side of our humanity: Compassion, social justice and Peace.
"This call for a worldwide fellowship that lifts neighborly concern beyond one's tribe, race, class, and nation is in reality a call for an all-embracing and unconditional love for all mankind.&quo
Christians have a call from Christ to "do unto the least of these, as you would do unto me". Christ also calls us to love those who hate us and pray for those who persecute us. Our prisons are filled with men and women who have come to hate free society; they've come to the point that they would rather be in prison or get into free society and harm others.
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