eros philadelphia

Eros Making the World Turn secondo il suo piacere, Photogravure Stampa dalla scultura originale di Claudius Marioton, i capolavori dell'arte francese di Louis Viardot, pubblicato da Gravure Gouppil et Cie, Parigi, 1882, Gebbie & Co., Philadelphia, 1883

With the recent court ruling on marriage, philadelphia becomes more risky for people of faith to offer their brothers and sisters who struggle with sexual passions (whether same or opposite sex — it doesn’t really matter). Our culture now considers this struggle pointless, and encouragement to resist eros is the epitome of ignorance, even hate.

Philadelphia is one of the Greek words for love. As distinct from the eros we Americans prefer and idolize, philadelphia is devoid of sexual or romantic interest. It’s the brotherly affection between siblings, who support each other, and hold each other accountable.