very plausible in this area. As Cahill says,natural law beyond all things believes in reasonableness and objectivity, which isbasically the same understanding that guides feminist ethics. Feminists, argue forfreedom, but only in so far as the common good avoids considering social dynamics andinter-personal relations. Apart from rejecting unequal relations that arise from not takinginto consideration what makes up human existence, feminists, like the natural lawtradition, believe that a common good is worth pursing. So, while on the outset feministsmay look like as if they are breaking away from Catholicism, they are in fact much closerto Catholicism than one may think. As new challenges bring the Church to question itsethics and as women and men seek new identities, feminist ethics can help Catholicismmake the transition so that the challenges of modern society can be meet. I enjoyed reading Lisa Cahills essay. She brought me to see Aquinas ethics in anew way. I believe that Cahill makes an important contribution to Christianity byshowing us that it is possible to remain within tradition all while progressing. Often I findmyself thinking if Christianity will ever be able to survive considering its rigid ethics. However, as Cahill so eloquently showed me, it is possible. The renewal interest innatural law is showing us that we can continue to press forward while remaining in touchwith our Christian background. ...
