Weeping Philosopher

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    There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
    Bible: New Testament Jesus, in Matthew, 8:12.

    Referring to “the children of the kingdom ... cast out into outer darkness.” The words are also used in the parable of the talents, in Matthew 25:30, said of the “unprofitable servant.”

    The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.
    Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274)