Tag Archives: Nazis

Well, would you?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Quentin

In a village in Poland in 1942 you, as a member of a company of middle aged Germans soldiers, are raising your rifle at a crowd of women, children and the elderly. Your commander has given leave to any soldier … Continue reading →

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The glorification of conscience

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Quentin

Today we appear to have two different approaches to morality. One is founded in obedience to the Church’s teaching on moral matters; the other is the absolute requirement to follow our subjective conscience. These two notions appear to stand in … Continue reading →

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