He states that their desire to deviate from good actions is due to many factors in their lives. This interpretation makes sense as I believe that no one does something without motivation. It is proven that those who are raised in an a life of poverty will be more likely to commit a crime than those who have not been in that situation. I agree with Cunningham that despite these factors, these people should still be held accountable for their actions. Catholic tradition affirms that "none of us are intrinsically good and none of us is intrinsically corrupt." (116) I agree with this vision as people's actions are shaped by their environment and are never predetermined. No one is destined to be good or evil. Life is only what you make of it and people do indeed have the power to change their own lives. Cunningham also states that, "The Catholic worldview is rooted in hope-filled realism." (119) This is true because people can do as they please and as Catholics we can only hope that they make the right decisions. It makes sense that Catholics hope that people will find inspiration in Jesus and be influenced to do what is morally right. I also agree that as imperfect and sinful as the world is, it should not be viewed as beyond help. It is a gift from God despite its flaws.
The history and tradition of our world is viewed as a gift from God by Catholics according to Cunningham. The Catholic faith exists within the world and in human history. This is a valid point as all we are today is because of the actions of those before us in all respects. This is also true in Catholicism. It is naturally human to learn by example. Without our traditions, saints, writers and teachers, we would not have the basis for our morality today. Even our acceptable code of conduct comes from the Ten Commandments which is an ancient document. I also believe that acknowledging the church's history helps link us with our deceased ancestors.