Myths About the Modern Age

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I am sometimes struck by some of the things that happened in ancient times, which many would have thought were a new/modern phenomenon. Maybe we can come up with a list. Add some if you know of any.

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Pro wrasslin - St. Gregory the Theologian somewhere speaks of people who wrestle for show and not for victory in an athletic contest.

Fascination with celebrities - St. John Chrysostom rebuked his flock for knowing all sorts of details about celebrities but not knowing even the basic things about the Bible.

Christian morality - Sts. Jerome, Augustine, John Chrysostom and others complained that no one seemed to be willing to follow their advice on morality.

Appearances - St. John Chrysostom complained about make-up, skimpy clothing, and other such things.

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