No One Can Harm the Person Who Does Not Injure Himself
Chrysostom argues that outward injury cannot by itself destroy a person’s moral and spiritual integrity. This short English excerpt preserves the wording and pagination of a historical patristic translation, inviting reflection on the distinction between suffering harm and consenting to evil.
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Key themes
- Moral integrity
- Suffering
- Freedom of choice
Questions for your reading
- What kind of injury does the argument distinguish from outward suffering?
