Word: benedictã
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...duties, even at the risk of being fired, because they contradict my moral code, which is defined by my religious beliefs. Even if the institution I act within is a civic institution, all of my actions are nevertheless subject to morality. I may not agree with Pope Benedict??s stance on homosexual marriage, but to say that it isn’t the Church’s business to call people to action on such a thing is completely and utterly a misunderstanding of the role of religion in people’s lives...
...this forward-looking spirit throughout his papacy and follows through on the ambitious agenda he has already laid out. Benedict has loudly signaled the need for concrete actions to bridge the gaps that exist between Catholics and other Christians as well as those of other faiths. We share in Benedict??s hope that he will not let “his own light” become the focus, but rather that he serve single mindedly as a benefactor for humanity and use his office for the greater good of mankind. Benedict has sounded a tone of humility...
...will serve a dual role of unequaled importance and exposure; he will be both the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics and a political figure on the world stage. His election will have important repercussions for Catholics and non-Catholics worldwide, but it is critical to distinguish between Benedict??s two very distinct roles...
...changed drastically over the years. His recent remark that “The saints were people of creativity, not bureaucratic functionaries” suggests that he will not engage in the sort of bureaucratic crackdown some expect. We are hopeful that this spirit of creativity will be seen in Benedict??s pontificate, especially in his dealings with the young people whose imagination John Paul II captured so enthusiastically...
Hoffman’s direction is similarly well-done. His shots of the grand St. Benedict??s Academy are beautifully composed as he effectively uses different settings to tailor the mood for specific exchanges and dialogs. Unfortunately, these positive aspects of the film are not enough to compensate for the serious flaws in the script. The Emperor’s Club does little to distinguish itself from any other “great teacher” movie, largely because the story focuses excessively on the relationship between Sedgewick and Hundert without ever really probing into each of their...