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Archive for July 2nd, 2008

Independence Day

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Thoughts on freedom as we approach the celebration of another Independence Day:
From the beginning the Creator allowed human beings their freedom and a free will; they were bound only by the law of his commandment. St. Gregory the Theologian (Orations 14.25 ["On Caring for the Poor"], PG 35:892A)
Freedom means being one’s own master and ruling [...]