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22. One thing I've always like about Catholics is their view of the poor.

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 09:03 PM

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In stark contrast to Calvinism's view that wealth is a sign of divine election. And the opposite if the breaks just didn't go your way. The Catholic view is far more practical, taking into account the great celestial life lottery. Most tickets don't win a prize.

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