Reinert of the Holy See Mission said, We can live with it nothing new came from it. The Holy See Mission profited during the summit by holding discussions with heads of state on an individual basis, forging relationships for the near term. In the Holy See s outlook, the natural law, inscribed by God on the heart of every human being, is a common denominator of every person and of all peoples. In this area, it is not licit to try to impose certain minority modes of living in the name of a subjective understanding of progress. The forces of globalization are constructing a homogenized, utilitarian culture of death for the 21st century.
Christian anthropology is the prime impediment.
They summon to their aid what theologian Michael Schooyans calls biopolitics. The culture of death wields crushing economic weapons as well. And yet, the cunning attempt to subvert spirituality to the service of global governance may be the most powerful weapon of all. We must plan the proposals for a path to the future, proposals overcoming the new historical challenges. Mary Jo Anderson is a contributing editor of Crisis.