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By Matthew A. Tsakanikas, Crisis Magazine, Jan. 22, 2023

Dr. Matthew A. Tsakanikas is a professor at Christendom College. His publications can be found in: Communio: International Catholic Review, Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture, Catholic World Report, and his Substack, catholic460.substack.com.

 

While sexual immorality no longer requires the civil punishment of death, such natural-moral-law violations still bring spiritual death to the souls of those who willingly engage in it.

Matthew A. TsakanikasSt. Paul’s discussion in Romans 1 on “the wrath of God” is best understood through the lens of Acts 15. Such an exegesis sheds light on the natural moral law and reveals the need to avoid blessing sin.

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth” (Romans 1:18). After explaining how wicked and contrary to goodness and intelligence homosexual acts are (1:26-28), and how they lead to further evils (1:29-30),  ….

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