{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-divine-mercy","title":"The Philosophy of Divine Mercy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercy is one of the virtues we do not usually discuss, even though it is always present \u003cbr\u003e\nin our lives. Mercy is at the heart of the Christian understanding of life and the world, of man, \u003cbr\u003e\nand the good. It is part of love and not part of it at the same time or in the same way; it is \u003cbr\u003e\nmore than love, and at the same time, it is something less than love. There are many \u003cbr\u003e\nparadoxes and mysteries in mercy that transcend our comprehension and transfix our pride. \u003cbr\u003e\nThis is because mercy itself is a mystery. It looks like something evident and normal to us, and \u003cbr\u003e\nat the same time, it provokes admiration and respect when we witness the acts involving it. \u003cbr\u003e\nÒLove thy neighbor,Ó Christ preaches. But what exactly should this love be? What are \u003cbr\u003e\nits dimensions and limits? In essence, Christian love is unconditional and infinite; but in this \u003cbr\u003e\n(earthly) world, we must comply with certain limitations. We must base our behavior on \u003cbr\u003e\nspecific values and moral norms. Sometimes, people do not behave the same way we do. That \u003cbr\u003e\nis why it is essential to be prudent and reasonable in our interactions with them. Should we \u003cbr\u003e\nlove all people, and if so, how? How can we express our mercy to the poor, the suffering, and \u003cbr\u003e\nthe criminals? What to do with those who do not want to live anymore because of unbearable \u003cbr\u003e\npain?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis book will answer all these questions from the point of view of philosophy as well \u003cbr\u003e\nas of the Christian doctrine. The book is not entirely theological in nature; it combines \u003cbr\u003e\nphilosophical with psychological and social observations. It gives some advice and guidance \u003cbr\u003e\nfor reflection without providing ready-made answers. The reader must find them for \u003cbr\u003e\nthemselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony Vento","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44931384344737,"sku":"9781387378166","price":39.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/vzd9dr-front-shortedge-384_b9efcde3-2b23-4155-a09f-11f3f1773be9.jpg?v=1748322179","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-divine-mercy","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}