The new Manichaeism – The Catholic Thing

Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, Catholic Culture

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

We have often become practical Manicheans – within our nation, our communities, even our families. We are quick to demonize opponents and slow to see their humanity. Justice sometimes requires opposing or even defeating our enemies – but never at the cost of denying their dignity as creatures of God. They, too, are His handiwork. When we deny the humanity of our enemies, we degrade our own humanity and reveal our capacity for hate and murder. We all have our Manichaean hatred triggers. But the Incarnation provides a safety switch.