Do We Have the Right to Judge the Dead? A Reflection on Faith, Justice, and Humanity
When a public figure, rebel, leader, or even an ordinary citizen dies, society often reacts strongly. Some mourn, others celebrate, and many rush to pronounce final judgments: “May their soul never rest.” “They paid for their treason.” “They deserved their fate.” These reactions raise an essential question: Do we, as human beings, have the authority…