Dangerous and good social attitudes in the Epistle of Jude
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https://doi.org/10.15633/ps.29208Keywords:
hedonism, blasphemy, divisions, spirituality, prayer, unity, Epistle of St. JudeAbstract
In the short letter of St. Judy, we encounter the hagiographer’s instruction regarding the community of the Church, consisting of married couples, families and relatives. The hagiographer lists anti-social attitudes promoted by people alien to the spirit of the Gospel, such as hedonistic indulgence of the senses, blasphemy, murmuring, mockery and the use of flattery in order to gain the favor of the authorities, as well as creating social divisions and antagonisms in which people from the same community attack each other . Jude also described pro-social behavior in his message, such as emphasizing spirituality and rationality in man (humanism), prayer that shows the existence of the super material world, and creating and strengthening unity in the same faith and tradition. The conclusions drawn from the analysis of this inspired text may contribute to a better understanding of contemporary threats to the community and indicate the correct way to implement community-building attitudes.
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