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Entry: A Tale of Two Normans: Podhoretz and Finklestein Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/a_tale_of_two_normans_podhoretz_and_finklestein#7954 Post contents: @Peter, True, a lot of Catholics have, certainly since Vatican II (and even before), accepted egalitarian ideas and various theories of "natural rights"---but not all of us. While God is the Lord of us all, that does not make us all equal, physically, mentally, or in our status in society. Just as popes such as the Blessed Pius IX, St. Pius X, and others rejected human equality (man compared to man), so do I. True enough, Our Lord desires every soul to receive His truth, and in that sense we all have the opportunity to partake of His Grace. But, in the mystery of grace, we are not equal as men, even there. Grace offered is sufficient for every man, but some receive special graces and God's predilection. I would agree with you that this is one of the biggest errors that modern Christians (not just Catholics), make. Sent at: 2008 05 15