This blog rarely touches politics, but the dispute between JD Vance and Pope Leo is too interesting to ignore.
The Pope argues that 'Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others.' While a beautiful sentiment, historically, the Catholic Church has been a master of hierarchy. On the other side, Vance argues that religion mandates a strict priority: family, neighbors, and citizens over the 'outsider.'
It struck me that this 'ranking' feels familiar. Lenin also demanded that one prioritize the Party above all else.
