Quote by Pope Benedict XVI

Today we have to learn all over again that love for the sinner and love for the person who has been harmed are correctly balanced if I punish the sinner in the form that is possible and appropriate. In this respect there was in the past a change of mentality, in which the law and the need for punishment were obscured. Ultimately this also narrowed the concept of law, which in fact is not only just being nice or courteous, but is found in the truth. And another component of the truth is that I must punish the one who has sinned against real love

Today we have to learn all over again that love for the sinn

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between love and punishment when dealing with those who have committed wrongdoing. It suggests that in the past, there has been a shift in mentality where the need for punishment was overshadowed by a desire to be kind and forgiving. However, the quote asserts that punishing the sinner is necessary and appropriate as a component of truth and justice. It highlights the underlying principle that love for the person who has been harmed can coexist with the act of punishing the offender.

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By Pope Benedict XVI

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