This text, an excerpt from Cardinal Walter Kasper's Mercy: The Key to the Gospel, comprehensively argues that mercy is the principal attribute of God and a fundamental theme for the Christian life. The author systematically addresses theological objections, asserting that mercy does not abolish truth or justice; rather, it is a revealed truth that transcends the demands of justice. The work also explores the philosophical and religious context of compassion, examining its role from classical antiquity through modern thought and highlighting its presence in other major world religions, particularly in Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Crucially, the text centers on Jesus's life and pro-existence, emphasizing that he not only preached the Father's compassion but embodied it, making mercy the defining element of the divine essence, which is further reflected in the role of Mary as the archetype of divine and human mercy.
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