What is sanctity?

 

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Not having sex? Obeying social conventions? Renouncing material responsibilities?

These three attitudes are today rightfully interpreted as manifestations of hypocrisy, psychological illness, ignorance or avoidance of one’s duty.

There were, however, those who have lived the classic stereotype of the ‘saint’ and were a truly noble spirits, [...]

What is sanctity?

 

Not having sex? Obeying social conventions? Renouncing material responsibilities?

These three approaches are today rightfully interpreted as manifestations of hypocrisy, psychological illness, ignorance or avoidance of one’s duty.

There have been, however, those who have lived the classic stereotype of the ‘saint’ and were a truly noble spirits, but because of their idealism, [...]