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This 7 page paper takes a look at the concept of absolute morality and how it is conveyed in this work. Several quotes from the original work are included. No additional sources cited.
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questions humans struggle with--that drives this work. It hopes to answer questions of parishioners, provide comfort in times of need, and also provide followers with some vital information. The guidance
that is included in this very famous work seems to have the intention of setting the record straight. What it does, above all, is to clarify just what it is
humans should be doing, and why. In the work, John Paul II says: "The development of science and technology, this splendid testimony of the human capacity for understanding and for
perseverance, does not free humanity from the obligation to ask the ultimate religious questions. Rather, it spurs us on to face the most painful and decisive of struggles, those of
the heart and of the moral conscience" (Paul II PG). Indeed, the idea that science exists but does not answer moral questions is quite pertinent. Science, as it stands,
allows people to delve quite nicely into the religious areas. Science after all does answer some questions about life and death and it does not ever broach questions of morality.
The Pope explains that science is valid, but it should never prevent someone from asking serious religious questions. After all, science only goes so far in explaining life. The fact
that science is embraced at all is significant, as the Pope does recognize the validity of the discipline. On the other hand, many scientists do not accept religion because they
consider themselves men of science and think that religion would actually negate some of their claims. Yet, the Pope does not see this as a contradiction. The Pope goes on
and says: "No one can escape from the fundamental questions: What must I do? How do I distinguish good from evil?" (PG). Clearly, the Pope addresses the fundamental
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