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We talk about “respecting nature” all the time — the oceans, the forests, the planet. But what about human nature? In this episode, we take a hard look at the sin of presumption — the temptation to push past our limits and manipulate what’s meant to be received, not redesigned. It’s the arrogance of trying to be more than human, and the cost is always the same: we lose touch with what makes us human at all. Along the way, we debunk the myth of “my body, my choice”, explore why the pursuit of virtue isn’t a solo sport, and why having a moral “coach” matters as much for the soul as it does in the gym.

Notes

Read the relevant Articles from the Summa Theologica here:

Part 2 of 2, Question 130, Article 1. Whether presumption is a sin.

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