The Denial of Sin in Modern Society and the Need for Redemption
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"Ours is about the only age in the history of the world that has denied human guilt." Fulton Sheen's speech addresses the prevalent denial of sin in contemporary culture, highlighting the shift from acknowledging personal guilt to perceiving oneself as faultless. He criticizes the tendency to view sinners as merely sick and needing therapy rather than as individuals responsible for their actions. Using examples from Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and the Bible, Sheen illustrates how guilt manifests and is often rationalized or explained away. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging sin and its real consequences, arguing that modern culture's approach to sin is a form of escape. Sheen reiterates the Christian belief that sin can only be truly forgiven through the shedding of blood, as symbolized in the sacrifice of Christ, and stresses the importance of this belief for genuine redemption and spiritual healing.
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