Love the synthesis here. "Friend" easily becomes an umbrella term that can describe anyone from acquaintances to brothers--and that's why it's so important to remember what Augustine and Aristotle are pointing out. At the end of the day, some "friends" only spend time with you because it's convenient for them. Keeping the Root in Goodness--in God--is a good barometer for having the best people in your corner.
“For Augustine, true friends selflessly love each other. And love in the Christian tradition is defined as “willing the Good onto each other.” So simple, so important to remember, and so easily forgotten in our time. Love this article!
Love the synthesis here. "Friend" easily becomes an umbrella term that can describe anyone from acquaintances to brothers--and that's why it's so important to remember what Augustine and Aristotle are pointing out. At the end of the day, some "friends" only spend time with you because it's convenient for them. Keeping the Root in Goodness--in God--is a good barometer for having the best people in your corner.
Very well said! True friends, in the classical sense, much harder to find, but more valuable than gold
Men by nature and percentages may make better “friends” than most women; but few men can come close to the friendship of a dog.
They are the model to measure ourselves against.
Bookmarking, but the title alone has me interested in reading. Tasking full time dad duties this moment.
Understandable! That’s a full time job itself haha
“For Augustine, true friends selflessly love each other. And love in the Christian tradition is defined as “willing the Good onto each other.” So simple, so important to remember, and so easily forgotten in our time. Love this article!