Fr. Longenecker on Hating the Sin while Lovng the Sinner

"When faced with controversial subjects one often hears someone spout the bromide, 'Well, we must hate the sin but love the sinner.

"While this sounds like an easy and pleasant solution, when we press it, it proves problematic. First of all, we need to think about the final judgement. When it comes down to that grim reality God does not actually separate the sinner from his actions. The sinner goes to hell - not his actions. To be sure, God's love for the sinner is boundless, but he does not separate the sin from the sinner. Can we? More importantly - do we?"

In a recent commentary, Father Dwight Longenecker (parish priest at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Greenville, SC) reflected on the challenges involved in "hating the sin" while "loving the sinner.".

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Fr. Dwight Longenecker: Hate the Sin Love the Sinner. Really? (1 JUL 21)

Background information:

Dwight Longenecker - Catholic priest and author