Profoundly moving piece about responding to evil through presence rather than retaliation. The parallel between Martin de Porres caring for those who mocked him and the monks walking across the coutry is perfect. I've been thinking a lot about how systemic evil operates through bureaucratic distance, making cruelty feel procedural. What struck me most is the idea that evil doesnt just destroy victims but recruits hosts by reshaping how we see dignity itself.
Thank you for reading it. That phrase “bureaucratic distance” really stays with me too. So much harm seems to survive by becoming ordinary, procedural, almost boring. I'm grateful for your comment.
Profoundly moving piece about responding to evil through presence rather than retaliation. The parallel between Martin de Porres caring for those who mocked him and the monks walking across the coutry is perfect. I've been thinking a lot about how systemic evil operates through bureaucratic distance, making cruelty feel procedural. What struck me most is the idea that evil doesnt just destroy victims but recruits hosts by reshaping how we see dignity itself.
Thank you for reading it. That phrase “bureaucratic distance” really stays with me too. So much harm seems to survive by becoming ordinary, procedural, almost boring. I'm grateful for your comment.
Thank you Daniel. So beautifully written and inspires me to consider so much.
I smile every time I see your name on here. Thank you for reading.
Thank you, Daniel. A much-needed reminder.
Thank you for taking the time to read it! I appreciate you, Bill.