What are the potential long-term implications of the temporary shifts in gender dynamics observed during the WFH period for sustainable family-work integration?
The Church persecuted heretics not because it rejected the essence of the Gospel—which proclaimed love for one's neighbor—but because, for it, the unity of faith was the cornerstone of the salvation of society and its believers. From the standpoint of official doctrine, allowing heresies threatened to destroy the spiritual community, which was seen as a threat to both spiritual purity and public order. In other words, true love was expressed not only in the virtue of how one treated one’s neighbor but also in the care for the unity of the Church, which was to remain unyielding and free from “destructive” elements. Thus, according to Church representatives, the strict persecution of heretics was a justified means of preserving this unified faith, even if such measures contradicted the general spiritual call to love.
Based on the presented quotations, the idea that love for God can replace love for one’s neighbor turns out to be a misconception, because genuine, pure love for God is inextricably linked with love for humanity.
The commandment "love your neighbor as yourself" requires understanding love not as an unconditional, passive feeling, but as an active attitude that should be demonstrated in both material and spiritual deeds. In source 1383_6912.txt it is stated: "… make sure that at least one person, one single person, receives from you as much as you take from life…". Here, the emphasis is on sharing the blessings you have, turning personal well-being into a benefit for another. This means true love is expressed through generosity and a willingness to provide others with what you receive from life.
The commandment "Love your neighbor as yourself" implies that true love for people is not limited to a mere external duty, but is expressed through an active, virtuous attitude where caring for another person becomes an integral part of our lives. In one source it is stated: