Msgr. Pope on a Scriptural Warning to Rulers and Leaders

"During the current political period, when many leaders will be elected, we do well to recall the strong admonitions of God to those who attain to leadership, whether as politicians, community leaders, teachers, or others of significant influence.

"The Book of Wisdom (6:1-25) contains a stern warning for those of authority and influence. . . ..

"In my commentary, I deliberately do not mention specific leaders or parties. This problem is older than the current year; it is a human problem that has beset every age. But I would also argue that it is a particularly serious issue today. To be fair, though, it has been emerging in stages and growing in severity for several decades now, since the cultural revolution. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on some of the admonitions contained in the Book of Wisdom and the tragedy it is for leaders and for the people being governed.

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