Four ruptures in humanity and God’s design for unity
Father Walter J. Burghardt argues that disunity breaks four levels: man with nature, within the self, between people, and with God. He recalls Genesis to illustrate original harmony, its loss through sin, and the divine plan for restored unity. The piece previews more on Fr. Burghardt’s reflections.
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Adam
Eve
Paul
Eden
God
Earth
Ignatius of Loyola
Teresa of Avila
Father
Walter Burghardt
Hand of God
Michelangelo
Sistine Chapel
Vatican City
Man Seeks God Amid Universal Harmony
A receptionist recalls debates with Dr Robard, a scientist who marvels at nature’s harmony yet cannot reconcile religion with what he sees in humanity. The dialogue spans Christianity Judaism Islam and Hinduism, ending with his vow to search for the divine despite persistent disharmony in mankind.
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Dr. Robard
Angela
God
God the Father
Jesus Christ
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Walter J. Burghardt
Adam and
FR. Burghardt
By Angela M. Schreiber
Pennsylvania
Robard