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The episode discusses the balance between defense and love in the context of Christian teachings on peace.

Our Lord Jesus preached peace, harmony, and love for our neighbor and all mankind. We are to actively work towards a world that embodies those values. However, our current reality makes this message complicated. While we are still called to love our neighbor and work toward peace, we cannot ignore the danger posed by pure pacifism on the nationstate level. How do we balance the seemingly competing needs of defense and brotherly love? Fr. Hightower joins Nicholas ...

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