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[-] GlitchyDigiBun@lemmy.world 105 points 3 days ago

When I was in Sunday School, we were given a strict (Catholic Catechism) definition: Your neighbor is anyone you meet. It doesn't even specify any "human." My mom always brought home that point whenever animal cruelty was discussed.

Of course, my parents who taught me that lesson are still Catholic and yet super proud of my identity. Very chill with my trans spouse. Even marched with me at a local pride event.

Maybe they're the exception but "love thy neighbor" does still have tangible meaning to some folks.

[-] compostgoblin 32 points 3 days ago

I’m glad to hear that they are so supportive, that’s awesome! I hope my Catholic parents are as accepting when I come out to them as trans

[-] saimen@feddit.org 19 points 3 days ago

Yeah might be a translation issue. In the german version it's not "neighbour" but rather "the one next to you".

[-] cabillaud@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

In French too. "Aime ton prochain".

[-] Tonava@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 days ago

It's the same in finnish as well; the word used is "lähimmäinen", which translates as "the one that is closest to you". Basically implying everyone you meet

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 3 points 3 days ago
[-] GlitchyDigiBun@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Me too. Very much.

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