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Originally Posted by Marulus
I understood that he was thinking of the present era (...)
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Originally Posted by Gnist
In that case I have no clue as to what it could mean to him.
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Of course, Benedict XVI was referring to the present era. He was talking of the materialist side, underlining Europe's present state of wealth, and material confort. This is a case of political correctness, don't forget that the book's co-author, Marcello Pera, is a politician. This book is supposed to be read and understood by the present day European, a materialist and atheist (or agnostic) man. Today, if by success you mean spirituality, civilization or nation, don't expect today's Zeropeans to understand you.
