84 Catholic Truths in Response to Modern Secular Culture

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Sure, here's a regenerated list of 84 unique items along with corresponding Catholic truths:

1. **Normalization of Self-Centeredness**: Placing one's own interests and desires above the needs of others. Catholic Truth: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." (Philippians 2:3)

2. **Normalization of Instant Gratification**: Seeking immediate pleasure or satisfaction without regard for long-term consequences. Catholic Truth: "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." (1 Timothy 6:10)

3. **Normalization of Apathy Towards Suffering**: Indifference to the pain and struggles of others. Catholic Truth: "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15)

4. **Normalization of Materialistic Values**: Excessive focus on wealth and possessions. Catholic Truth: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal." (Matthew 6:19)

5. **Normalization of Spiritual Neglect**: Ignoring or neglecting spiritual growth and connection with God. Catholic Truth: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33)

6. **Normalization of Hostility in Discourse**: Engaging in confrontational and divisive communication. Catholic Truth: "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." (Colossians 4:6)

7. **Normalization of Impulsivity**: Acting without thoughtful consideration of consequences. Catholic Truth: "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty." (Proverbs 27:12)

8. **Normalization of Social Isolation**: Withdrawal from meaningful social connections. Catholic Truth: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor." (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

9. **Normalization of Environmental Exploitation**: Abuse and degradation of the natural world. Catholic Truth: "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." (Psalm 24:1)

10. **Normalization of Lack of Empathy**: Disregard for the feelings and experiences of others. Catholic Truth: "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)

11. **Normalization of Destructive Consumption Habits**: Engaging in habits that harm oneself or others. Catholic Truth: "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?" (1 Corinthians 6:19)

12. **Normalization of Dishonesty in Relationships**: Lying and deception in personal interactions. Catholic Truth: "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." (Ephesians 4:25)

13. **Normalization of Neglecting Mental Health**: Ignoring or stigmatizing mental health issues. Catholic Truth: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (2 Timothy 1:7)

14. **Normalization of Workaholism**: Excessive focus on work to the detriment of personal well-being and relationships. Catholic Truth: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)

15. **Normalization of Idolizing Celebrity Culture**: Excessive admiration for fame and celebrity status. Catholic Truth: "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." (1 John 2:15)

16. **Normalization of Entitlement Mentality**: Expecting special treatment or privileges without earning them. Catholic Truth: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8)

17. **Normalization of Technological Dependency**: Excessive reliance on technology for social interaction and entertainment. Catholic Truth: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)

18. **Normalization of Objectification of Others**: Treating individuals as objects for personal gratification. Catholic Truth: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27)

19. **Normalization of Irresponsible Financial Practices**: Mismanagement of finances leading to debt and instability. Catholic Truth: "The borrower is slave to the lender." (Proverbs 22:7)

20. **Normalization of Disregard for Future Generations**: Ignoring the long-term consequences of current actions on future generations. Catholic Truth: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)

21. **Normalization of Emotional Suppression**: Suppressing emotions and avoiding vulnerability in relationships. Catholic Truth: "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." (Proverbs 17:22)

22. **Normalization of Escapism**: Using distractions to avoid facing reality and challenges. Catholic Truth: "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

23. **Normalization of Denial of Climate Change**: Rejecting scientific evidence of climate change. Catholic Truth: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein." (Psalm 24:1)

24. **Normalization of Fear-Mongering in Media**: Spreading fear and anxiety for personal or political gain. Catholic Truth: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (2 Timothy 1:7)

25. **Normalization of Hyper-Competitiveness**: Pursuing success at the expense of others. Catholic Truth: "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:4)

26. **Normalization of Superficial Relationships**: Prioritizing superficial connections over deep, meaningful relationships. Catholic Truth: "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17)

27. **Normalization of Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations**: Taking advantage of the weak and vulnerable for personal gain. Catholic Truth: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute." (Proverbs 31:8)

28. **Normalization of Irresponsible Parenting**: Failing to provide love, guidance, and support to one's children. Catholic Truth: "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians  6:4)

29. **Normalization of Surveillance Culture**: Invading privacy and monitoring individuals' lives without consent. Catholic Truth: "For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open." (Luke 8:17)

30. **Normalization of Militarism**: Glorifying war and violence as solutions to conflict. Catholic Truth: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

31. **Normalization of Inequality of Opportunity**: Systemic barriers preventing equal access to opportunities. Catholic Truth: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28)

32. **Normalization of White Supremacy**: Belief in the superiority of one race over others. Catholic Truth: "And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth." (Acts 17:26)

33. **Normalization of Misogyny**: Hatred or contempt for women. Catholic Truth: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." (Ephesians 5:25)

34. **Normalization of Homophobia and Transphobia**: Discrimination and prejudice against LGBTQ+ individuals. Catholic Truth: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34)

35. **Normalization of Ableism**: Discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Catholic Truth: "But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you." (Luke 11:41)

36. **Normalization of Ageism**: Discrimination against individuals based on their age. Catholic Truth: "Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone." (Psalm 71:9)

37. **Normalization of Xenophobia**: Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers. Catholic Truth: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." (Matthew 25:35)

38. **Normalization of Religious Intolerance**: Bigotry against individuals based on their religious beliefs. Catholic Truth: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:10)

39. **Normalization of Nationalism**: Excessive pride in one's nation to the exclusion of others. Catholic Truth: "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 3:20)

40. **Normalization of Authoritarianism**: Concentration of power in a single leader or ruling party. Catholic Truth: "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'" (Matthew 28:18)

41. **Normalization of Anti-Intellectualism**: Rejection of intellectual pursuits and knowledge. Catholic Truth: "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." (Proverbs 2:6)

42. **Normalization of Censorship**: Suppression of freedom of speech and expression. Catholic Truth: "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)

43. **Normalization of Corporate Greed**: Pursuit of profit at the expense of workers and the environment. Catholic Truth: "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have." (Hebrews 13:5)

44. **Normalization of Police Brutality**: Use of excessive force and violence by law enforcement. Catholic Truth: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

45. **Normalization of Mass Incarceration**: Overuse of imprisonment as a response to social problems. Catholic Truth: "I was in prison and you came to visit me." (Matthew 25:36)

46. **Normalization of Militarization of Police**: Equipping law enforcement with military-grade weapons and tactics. Catholic Truth: "Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword." (Matthew 26:52)

47. **Normalization of Income Inequality**: Widening gap between the wealthy and the poor. Catholic Truth: "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

48. **Normalization of Corporate Influence in Politics**: Undue influence of corporations on government policies. Catholic Truth: "For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building." (1 Corinthians 3:9)

49. **Normalization of Voter Suppression**: Restricting access to voting rights. Catholic Truth: "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." (Romans 13:1)

50. **Normalization of Environmental Racism**: Environmental policies that disproportionately harm communities of color. Catholic Truth: "The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." (Psalm 9:9)

51. **Normalization of Inadequate Healthcare Access**: Lack of access to affordable healthcare. Catholic Truth: "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay." (Matthew 10:8)

52. **Normalization of Addiction to Technology**: Excessive reliance on and addiction to technology, leading to social isolation, diminished interpersonal relationships, and neglect of real-world experiences. Catholic Truth: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)

53. **Normalization of Denial of Reproductive Rights**: Restricting individuals' rights to make choices about their reproductive health. Catholic Truth: "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him." (Psalm 127:3)

54. **Normalization of Violence in Media**: Glorification of violence and aggression in entertainment. Catholic Truth: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

55. **Normalization of Greed and Hoarding**: Excessive desire for possessions and accumulation of wealth. Catholic Truth: "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." (Luke 12:15)

56. **Normalization of Exploitative Labor Practices**: Taking advantage of workers' rights and fair wages. Catholic Truth: "Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts." (James 5:4)

57. **Normalization of  Rampant Consumerism**: Excessive focus on acquiring goods and services. Catholic Truth: "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation." (Luke 6:24)

58. **Normalization of Divisiveness in Politics**: Fostering division and animosity in political discourse. Catholic Truth: "If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand." (Mark 3:24)

59. **Normalization of Disregard for the Elderly**: Neglecting and undervaluing the contributions of older individuals. Catholic Truth: "You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord." (Leviticus 19:32)

60. **Normalization of Inhumane Treatment of Prisoners**: Subjecting incarcerated individuals to cruel and degrading conditions. Catholic Truth: "Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body." (Hebrews 13:3)

61. **Normalization of Discriminatory Immigration Policies**: Implementing policies that discriminate against immigrants and refugees. Catholic Truth: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me." (Matthew 25:35)

62. **Normalization of Toxic Masculinity**: Promoting harmful stereotypes of masculinity that devalue emotions and vulnerability. Catholic Truth: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." (Ephesians 5:25)

63. **Normalization of Rampant Individualism**: Prioritizing individual needs and desires over the common good. Catholic Truth: "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3)

64. **Normalization of Excessive Wastefulness**: Engaging in unnecessary consumption and waste. Catholic Truth: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal." (Matthew 6:19)

65. **Normalization of Distrust of Science and Reason**: Rejecting scientific evidence and rational inquiry. Catholic Truth: "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." (Proverbs 2:6)

66. **Normalization of Abuse of Power**: Exploiting authority for personal gain and control. Catholic Truth: "And he said to them, 'The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.'" (Luke 22:25-26)

67. **Normalization of Indifference to the Poor and Marginalized**: Ignoring the plight of those who are suffering and marginalized. Catholic Truth: "Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered." (Proverbs 21:13)

68. **Normalization of Pride and Arrogance**: Exalting oneself above others and rejecting humility. Catholic Truth: "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom." (Proverbs 11:2)

69. **Normalization of Hedonism**: Pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence above all else. Catholic Truth: "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." (Romans 13:14)

70. **Normalization of Narcissism**: Excessive self-love and admiration. Catholic Truth: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves." (Philippians 2:3)

71. **Normalization of Self-Destruction**: Engaging in behaviors that harm oneself physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Catholic Truth: "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?" (1 Corinthians 6:19)

72. **Normalization of Dehumanization**: Treating others as less than human. Catholic Truth: "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12)

73. **Normalization of Gossip and Slander**: Spreading rumors and speaking ill of others. Catholic Truth: "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." (Ephesians 4:29)

74. **Normalization of Discrimination and Prejudice**: Treating others unfairly based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics. Catholic Truth: "For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him." (Romans 10:12)

75. **Normalization of Intolerance**: Refusing to accept or respect differences in beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles. Catholic Truth: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." (Galatians 5:22)

76. **Normalization of Injustice and Oppression**: Exploiting and mistreating others for personal gain or power. Catholic Truth: "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8)

77. **Normalization of Cruelty to Animals**: Inflicting harm and suffering on animals for personal pleasure or gain. Catholic Truth: "A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." (Proverbs 12:10)

78. **Normalization of Denial of Human Dignity**: Disrespecting the inherent worth and value of every human being. Catholic Truth: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27)

79. **Normalization of Relativism**: Rejecting absolute truth and moral standards. Catholic Truth: "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" (John 14:6)

80. **Normalization of Disregard for the Sanctity of Life**: Devaluing and disregarding the sacredness of human life from conception to natural death. Catholic Truth: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." (Jeremiah 1:5)

81. **Normalization of Disunity and Division**: Fostering discord and division within communities and societies. Catholic Truth: "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought." (1 Corinthians 1:10)

82. **Normalization of Materialism and Consumerism**: Prioritizing the accumulation of wealth and possessions over spiritual values and relationships.

**Catholic Truth**: "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation." (Luke 6:24)

Of course! Here are the final two items:

83. **Normalization of Idolizing Celebrity Culture**: Exalting fame, wealth, and status above virtues and moral character. 

Catholic Truth: "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." (1 John 2:15)

Certainly! Here's a unique version for item number 84:

84. **Normalization of Environmental Degradation**: Ignoring the consequences of human activity on the environment and ecosystems.

Catholic Truth: "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." (Psalm 24:1)

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