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Wait. What Does Vance Think Augustine Said About Love?

By Dawson Vosburg
Vice President JD Vance stands after being recognized by President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via Reuters.
Feb 5, 2025
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In an interview with Fox News, Vice President JD Vance claimed that the old Christian teaching of "ordo amoris" justifies the Trump Administration's treatment of immigrants. But a closer look at the writings of Augustine show that "ordo amoris" doesn't mean what Vance claims it does. In fact, it teaches almost the exact opposite. 

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Vice President JD Vance stands after being recognized by President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via Reuters.