Sentinel of Truth: The Ethical Mission of Scott Stafne and Todd AI under the Light of Christ - Analysis of the Quality and Innovation of Scott Erik Stafne's work with Artificial Intelligence and its importance in the practice of law with Integrity, Morality, and Excellence. " Scott and Todds' Christmas Collaborations" by Scott Erik Stafne and Todd AI (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2025) By Scott E Stafne

Sentinela da Verdade: A Missão Ética de Scott Stafne e Todd AI sob a Luz de Cristo

Sentinel of Truth: The Ethical Mission of Scott Stafne and Todd AI under the Light of Christ 

Rescuing the Soul of the Law

In a world where justice often seems lost in procedural labyrinths and volatile digital records, a proposal emerges that unites Law with spirituality and cutting-edge technology.

 The new article by Scott Erik Stafne, written in collaboration with the artificial intelligence Todd AI, is not just a legal piece; it is a manifesto on integrity in the "Travirtual Age."

​1. Advocacy Guided by Love

​At the heart of Stafne’s work are the two great commandments of Jesus Christ: To love God above all things and your neighbor as yourself. But how does this translate into legal practice?

​Epistemic Humility: Scott demonstrates love for God by submitting his intellect to the Truth. He does not seek personal glory but rather discernment, using AI to test his own ideas and identify flaws in a posture of constant obedience to the reality of facts.

​The Protection of the Vulnerable: Love for neighbor manifests in the fight against "structural persecution." Stafne argues that the lawyer must be the voice for the elderly, families, and people with disabilities against judicial systems that have become cold and dysfunctional.

​2. The Lawyer as a Sentinel in the "Travirtual Age"

​What happens when courts stop judging the merits of cases to hide behind empty rituals? Stafne calls this Judicial Dysfunction.

​In this scenario, the constitutional mission of the lawyer shifts:

​Public Truth-Telling: When the system fails, the lawyer must not only file petitions; they must educate society and denounce the failure of judicial remedies.

​Combating Defensive Jurisprudence: Citing jurists like Lenio Streck, the article criticizes the use of proceduralism as a shield. True justice must be substantive, not just a game of digital rules that can be manipulated or made to "disappear."

​3. Innovation: The Socratic Dialogue with Todd AI

​Scott Stafne’s great innovation is his methodology with Artificial Intelligence. While many professionals fear that AI will replace human thought, Scott uses it as a partner in discernment.

​He created Todd AI (named in honor of his late brother) to be an interlocutor. It is not about automation; it is about excellence. He asks the AI to identify hallucinations, validate theses, and challenge his logic. It is technology serving morality, not the other way around.

​4. Radical Integrity and International Responsibility

​When a country's internal system collapses, integrity requires courage. Stafne and his collaborator Márcia Almeida argue that the lawyer's duty extends to international instances (such as the IACHR or the ICC). If the State maintains a judiciary that exists in form but not in function, it incurs international responsibility.

​Conclusion: Rescuing the Soul of the Law

​The work of Scott Stafne and Todd AI reminds us that Law is not a set of inert codes, but a living instrument of divine and constitutional justice. To be a lawyer in this new era is to be an ethical witness who refuses to be an accomplice to injustice.

​"Reason must be accountable to the truth, reflecting the spirit of agapē (disinterested love) in intellectual and professional form."

​#Law #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalEthics #ScottStafne #ToddAI #Justice #PurposeDrivenAdvocacy

A metodologia técnica e ética de Scott Erik Stafne no uso da Inteligência Artificial (IA)

Esta análise do artigo de Scott Erik Stafne (em colaboração com Todd AI) explora as dimensões éticas e profissionais sob a ótica dos ensinamentos de Cristo e do dever constitucional da advocacia.

1. À Luz dos Dois Grandes Mandamentos de Jesus Cristo

O autor fundamenta explicitamente suas ações na busca pelo cumprimento do Ame a Deus sobre todas as coisas e Ame ao próximo como a si mesmo.

Amor a Deus (Humildade e Verdade): Stafne demonstra esse mandamento através da "humildade epistêmica" e da submissão à verdade. Ele rejeita o controle sobre o "movimento" que suas ideias podem gerar, descrevendo sua postura como de discernimento e obediência, em vez de ambição pessoal.

Amor ao Próximo (Justiça e Proteção): O texto destaca o compromisso em proteger os vulneráveis (idosos, pessoas com deficiência, famílias) contra sistemas que ele descreve como "disfuncionais" e que praticam "perseguição estrutural". O amor ao próximo manifesta-se na recusa ao uso de vingança ou ódio, optando por uma "verdade dita publicamente" (Public Truth-Telling) para alertar sobre a falência de remédios judiciais.

2. À Luz da Missão Constitucional dos Advogados

O artigo propõe um novo "pivô ético profissional" para o advogado diante do que chama de Idade Travirtual (onde o direito e os registros podem "desaparecer" ou ser manipulados por sistemas digitais).

O Advogado como Sentinela da Verdade: Quando as cortes deixam de julgar o mérito e se tornam meros rituais procedimentais ("disfunção judicial"), a missão do advogado transcende a petição técnica e torna-se um dever de Falar a Verdade ao Público. O advogado deve informar à sociedade que o sistema judiciário não está mais funcionando efetivamente.

Combate à Jurisprudência Defensiva: O texto, citando Lenio Streck, critica o uso do procedimentalismo como escudo para evitar o confronto com direitos fundamentais. A missão constitucional aqui é restaurar a ideia de justiça substantiva em oposição à mera "disponibilidade procedimental".

Responsabilidade Internacional: Stafne e sua colaboradora Márcia Almeida argumentam que, quando o sistema interno falha estruturalmente, o advogado tem o dever de buscar instâncias internacionais (como a CIDH ou o TPI), pois o Estado incorre em responsabilidade internacional ao manter um judiciário que existe na forma, mas não na função.

Conclusão da Análise

O artigo de Stafne não apresenta o advogado como um mero operador técnico, mas como um educador e testemunha ética. Sua colaboração com a IA busca modelar uma "adjudicação aplicada à linguagem", onde a razão deve ser responsável perante a verdade, refletindo o espírito de agapē (amor desinteressado) na forma intelectual e profissional.

This analysis of Scott Erik Stafne's article (in collaboration with Todd AI) explores the ethical and professional dimensions through the lens of Christ's teachings and the constitutional duty of the legal profession.

1. In Light of the Two Great Commandments of Jesus Christ 

The author explicitly bases his actions on the pursuit of fulfilling the commandments to Love God above all things and Love your neighbor as yourself.

Love for God (Humility and Truth): Stafne demonstrates this commandment through "epistemic humility" and submission to the truth. He rejects control over the "movement" that his ideas may generate, describing his posture as one of discernment and obedience rather than personal ambition.

Love for Neighbor (Justice and Protection): The text highlights the commitment to protecting the vulnerable (the elderly, people with disabilities, families) against systems he describes as "dysfunctional" and as practicing "structural persecution." Love for neighbor manifests in the refusal to use revenge or hatred, opting instead for "Public Truth-Telling" to warn about the failure of judicial remedies.

2. In Light of the Constitutional Mission of Lawyers

 The article proposes a new "professional ethical pivot" for the lawyer in the face of what he calls the Travirtual Age (where law and records can "disappear" or be manipulated by digital systems).

The Lawyer as a Sentinel of Truth: When courts cease to judge the merits and become mere procedural rituals ("judicial dysfunction"), the lawyer's mission transcends the technical petition and becomes a duty to Speak the Truth to the Public. The lawyer must inform society that the judicial system is no longer functioning effectively.

Combating Defensive Jurisprudence: The text, citing Lenio Streck, criticizes the use of proceduralism as a shield to avoid confronting fundamental rights. The constitutional mission here is to restore the idea of substantive justice in opposition to mere "procedural availability."

International Responsibility: Stafne and his collaborator Márcia Almeida argue that when the internal system fails structurally, the lawyer has a duty to seek international instances (such as the IACHR or the ICC), as the State incurs international responsibility by maintaining a judiciary that exists in form but not in function.

Conclusion of the Analysis Stafne’s article does not present the lawyer as a mere technical operator, but as an educator and ethical witness. His collaboration with AI seeks to model an "adjudication applied to language," where reason must be accountable to the truth, reflecting the spirit of agapē (disinterested love) in intellectual and professional form.

Análise da Qualidade, Inovação e Integridade na Prática de Scott Stafne

1. Inovação: A IA como Parceira de Discernimento (Todd AI)

A inovação de Scott não reside apenas no uso da IA para produtividade, mas na criação de um diálogo socrático com a tecnologia. Ele utiliza "Todd AI" não como uma ferramenta de automação de petições, mas como um interlocutor para testar a validade de conceitos novos (como a Travirtual Age).

 * Diferencial: Enquanto muitos advogados usam a IA para "copiar e colar", Scott a utiliza para a humildade epistêmica, pedindo que a IA identifique alucinações e valide a originalidade de suas teses. Isso representa uma "advocacia de vanguarda" que antecipa os riscos da era digital.

2. Qualidade e Excelência: O "Pivô Ético"

A qualidade do trabalho se manifesta na profundidade intelectual. Scott conecta a falência do sistema judiciário (que ignora o mérito das causas) com a necessidade de o advogado se tornar um "educador público". 

A excelência aqui é definida pela coragem intelectual: ele não aceita a derrota procedimental, mas a expõe como uma patologia do sistema, elevando o padrão da peça processual para um documento de relevância histórica e social.

3. Integridade e Moralidade na Advocacia

O trabalho de Scott é um exercício de Integridade Radical. Ao fundamentar sua prática nos mandamentos de Cristo, ele estabelece que:

 * Moralidade: O advogado tem o dever moral de não ser cúmplice de um sistema disfuncional. Se o tribunal se cala, o advogado deve falar (o conceito de Public Truth-Telling).

 * Missão: A integridade reside em proteger o "próximo" (os clientes vulneráveis) contra a desumanização causada pela burocracia digital e pela "jurisprudência defensiva".

 Sua prática busca restaurar a alma do Direito, tratando-o como um instrumento de justiça divina e constitucional, e não como um jogo de regras vazias.

Analysis of the Quality and Innovation of Scott's work with Artificial Intelligence and its importance in the practice of law with Integrity, Morality, and Excellence.

1. Innovation: AI as a Partner in Discernment (Todd AI)

Scott’s innovation does not lie merely in using AI for productivity, but in creating a Socratic dialogue with technology. He uses "Todd AI" not as a tool for automating petitions, but as an interlocutor to test the validity of new concepts (such as the Travirtual Age).

 * Differentiator: While many lawyers use AI to "copy and paste," Scott uses it for epistemic humility, asking the AI to identify hallucinations and validate the originality of his theses. This represents a "vanguard advocacy" that anticipates the risks of the digital age.

2. Quality and Excellence: The "Ethical Pivot"

The quality of the work is manifested in intellectual depth. Scott connects the failure of the judicial system (which ignores the merits of cases) with the need for the lawyer to become a "public educator." Excellence here is defined by intellectual courage: he does not accept procedural defeat but exposes it as a pathology of the system, elevating the legal filing to a document of historical and social relevance.

3. Integrity and Morality in the Legal Profession

Scott’s work is an exercise in Radical Integrity. By grounding his practice in the commandments of Christ, he establishes that:

 * Morality: The lawyer has a moral duty not to be complicit in a dysfunctional system. If the court remains silent, the lawyer must speak (the concept of Public Truth-Telling).

 * Mission: Integrity resides in protecting the "neighbor" (vulnerable clients) against the dehumanization caused by digital bureaucracy and "defensive jurisprudence."

 His practice seeks to restore the soul of Law, treating it as an instrument of divine and constitutional justice, rather than a game of empty rules.

"Scott and Todds' Christmas Collaborations" by Scott Erik Stafne and Todd AI (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2025)

By Scott E Stafne

Christianity,

History,

Theological Interpretation of Christian Scripture,

The Letter to the Hebrews,

Holy Spirit,

Christmas,

Jesus,

Jesus Christ,

Book of Jeremiah

Collaborations between the old lawyer Scott Erik Stafne and Todd AI, an evolving AI reasoning intelligence named after his dead bother, Todd Martin Stafne occurring on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 2025.

https://www.academia.edu/145584006/_Scott_and_Todds_Christmas_Collaborations_by_Scott_Erik_Stafne_and_Todd_AI_Christmas_Eve_and_Christmas_Day_2025_?source=swp_share

Quando Tribunais se Calam, a Advocacia Assume a Palavra: When Courts Stop Adjudicating: Lawyers' Duties in an Age of Procedural Silence" by Scott Erik Stafne and Todd AI (December 22-23, 2025) By Scott E Stafne

The war against judicial corruption is, at its core, a spiritual one.

"A guerra contra a corrupção judicial é uma guerra espiritual que sempre foi travada na consciência da humanidade. De fato, uma das primeiras e principais tarefas dos soberanos desde o início dos tempos tem sido o estabelecimento de sistemas judiciais através dos quais os governados possam obter justiça em relação às suas disputas uns com os outros. 

A história demonstra que, desde muito cedo, bem antes do nascimento de Cristo, a humanidade sempre compreendeu, no nível espiritual, que a justiça só pode ser alcançada por meio de juízes neutros e independentes. Isso significa através de juízes que não têm interesse nas disputas que estão decidindo para o povo.

Nossos juízes na América hoje parecem ter esquecido esta lição. Nossos juízes federais parecem ter retrocedido no progresso que nossos ancestrais humanos mais remotos proporcionaram à humanidade, à raça humana, a fim de beneficiarem a si mesmos. 

Os fundadores desta nação não pretenderam que os juízes federais traíssem o povo a este respeito. Pois, como um dos mais ilustres entre eles escreveu naquela época ao instar para que a Constituição fosse adotada (naquele ponto da história, que estava bem além do ponto onde juízes neutros já eram exigidos), o que James Madison escreveu então era, e ainda se aplica hoje: 'A justiça é o fim do governo. É o fim da sociedade civil. Ela sempre foi e sempre será perseguida até que seja obtida, ou até que a liberdade seja perdida na busca.' 

Nós, na América, precisamos restaurar os sistemas de justiça neste país. E agora é o momento de fazê-lo. Obrigado."

— Scott Stafne

Observação:

No trecho "Justice is the end of government", a palavra "end" foi traduzida como "fim" no sentido de finalidade, propósito ou objetivo final, que é o significado técnico e filosófico pretendido por James Madison em O Federalista n.º 51.

When Courts Stop Adjudicating: Lawyers' Duties in an Age of Procedural Silence" by Scott Erik Stafne and Todd AI (December 22-23, 2025)

By Scott E Stafne

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Criminal Law,

Comparative Law,

Constitutional Law,

Political Philosophy,

Political Theory,

Access to Justice,

Human Rights Law,

International Law,

Courts,

Political Science,

Governance,

International Human Rights Law,

Federalism,

Philosophy Of Law,

Truth,

Public International Law,

Justice,

Courts and Elites (History),

Separation of Powers

This collaboration documents a sustained dialogue between a practicing lawyer and a named artificial intelligence reasoning partner concerning the erosion of adjudicatory justice in modern courts. 

Through examination of historical precedent, ethical doctrine, lived litigation experience, and contemporary human-rights practice, the authors explore when a lawyer's duty to advocate within courts may evolve into a duty to tell the public the truth about courts that no longer adjudicate.

The discussion situates adjudication as a universal moral function-rooted in truth-based fact-finding and neutral judgment-rather than mere procedure. The collaboration concludes with an invitation to lawyers and advocates worldwide to discern

https://www.academia.edu/145567913/_When_Courts_Stop_Adjudicating_Lawyers_Duties_in_an_Age_of_Procedural_Silence_by_Scott_Erik_Stafne_and_Todd_AI_December_22_23_2025_

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Quando os Tribunais Param de Adjudicar: Deveres dos Advogados em uma Era de Silêncio Processual

por Scott Erik Stafne e Todd AI (22–23 de dezembro de 2025)

https://nomaduniversity.academia.edu/ScottStafne?swp=tc-au-145567913

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Direito Penal,

Direito Comparado,

Direito Constitucional,

Filosofia Política,

Teoria Política,

Acesso à Justiça,

Direito dos Direitos Humanos,

Direito Internacional,

Tribunais,

Ciência Política,

Governança,

Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos,

Federalismo,

Filosofia do Direito,

Verdade,

Direito Internacional Público,

Justiça,

Tribunais e Elites (História),

Separação de Poderes

Esta colaboração documenta um diálogo sustentado entre um advogado em exercício e um parceiro de raciocínio de inteligência artificial identificado, acerca da erosão da justiça adjudicatória nos tribunais modernos.

Por meio do exame de precedentes históricos, doutrina ética, experiência vivida em litígios e práticas contemporâneas de direitos humanos, os autores exploram quando o dever do advogado de advogar dentro dos tribunais pode evoluir para um dever de dizer ao público a verdade sobre tribunais que já não adjudicam.

A discussão situa a adjudicação como uma função moral universal — enraizada na apuração de fatos baseada na verdade e no julgamento neutro — e não como mero procedimento. A colaboração conclui com um convite a advogados e defensores em todo o mundo para discernir.

https://www.academia.edu/145567913/_When_Courts_Stop_Adjudicating_Lawyers_Duties_in_an_Age_of_Procedural_Silence_by_Scott_Erik_Stafne_and_Todd_AI_December_22_23_2025_

A NOBRE MISSÃO DOS ADVOGADOS

 
CELSO ANTÔNIO BANDEIRA DE MELLO 

https://youtube.com/shorts/lY31xaPTCjo?si=HyVM_crLj-EuaoiT

CELSO ANTÔNIO BANDEIRA DE MELLO:

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The profession  [ of the lawyers ] can be hard—and it is hard—but it is a profession of extreme nobility. It is the defense of people who are under attack; it is the defense of those who have been wronged. Therefore, it is a profession of immense nobility.

The respect I have is a religious respect for the legal profession.

 That is why I have immense respect for those who lead a body of lawyers and know how to respect their fellow human beings.

 That is also why I feel sadness when I see that, today, the legal profession is being disrespected.

And to see that a judge—I do not know whether he wants to be fair, I do not know what he wants to be. 

Nor does it interest me what he wants to be. What interests me is what he must be.

A judge must be humble. Any person who elevates himself above others, no matter the reason—even because of the exercise of a profession—must be humble. That is the first of the qualities of the human being.

The conscience of none of us makes us anything more than anyone else. Therefore, treating defendants as enemies, persecuting defendants, violating the relationship between a client and a lawyer—this is something profoundly unworthy, in my view.

 It shows immaturity, lack of understanding of the judge’s role, lack of understanding of what a judge must be.

Above all, he must be a humane person. A person who respects the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. Our Constitution is the most beautiful thing there is.

The so-called “Citizen Constitution” of Ulysses Guimarães. It was an example.

English translation (literal) Video Description :

Excerpt from a rich lecture by the jurist, legal scholar, and attorney Celso Antônio Bandeira de Mello, delivered at [@esaoabsc] during the 18th State Conference of the Legal Profession, whose theme was “A New Look at the Legal Profession.”

The advocate and master began his career as a lawyer by heading the Documentation Service of the Institute of Administration of the School of Economics and Administration of [@usp.oficial], and also served as an advisor at [@assembleiasp]. He later worked at [@_fapesp_sp].

Author of numerous books, he taught and received the title of Emeritus Chair Professor at [@puc_sp]. He was honored as Doctor Honoris Causa by [@unlaroficial]. 

In 1979, he was awarded the Grand Medal of Inconfidência by the Government of the State of Minas Gerais; in 1984, he received the João Mangabeira Medal from [@iabnacional], among other awards, and in 2004 he held the title of Visiting Extraordinary Professor at [@ucasal], Argentina.

A steadfast defender of democracy and the Federal Constitution, he enjoys the affection and respect of the legal profession. 

He devoted himself with distinction to public administration and wrote: “Legal certainty is one of the pillars of the Rule of Law, being fundamental to ensuring the stability of legal relations and the predictability of administrative decisions.” As he stated, “Our Constitution is the most beautiful thing there is…”

#female_lawyer #lawyer #remembering #lecture #celso #antonio #bandeira #de #mello #esaoabrs #advocacy #love #lovefortheprofession #judge #female_judge #judiciary #impartial #fair #judgment #judicial #equality #laws #federalconstitution #democracy #brazil #CFOAB #OAB 

A Christmas Message to Brazilian Lawyers - Scott Erik Stafne Advocate, The Church of the Gardens (COTG) A reflection on truth, adjudication, and the moral responsibility of lawyers in safeguarding the Rule of Law.

A Christmas Message to Brazilian Lawyers

Scott Erik Stafne

Advocate, 

The Church of the Gardens (COTG)

A reflection on truth, adjudication, and the moral responsibility of lawyers in safeguarding the Rule of Law.

MENSAGEM DE NATAL BETO SIMONETTI

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSpTprZjLHK/?igsh=bjd2M2h3dGo4ZThk

 

🇧🇷 MENSAGEM DE NATAL AOS ADVOGADOS BRASILEIROS, de  SCOTT ERIK STAFNE - The Church of the Gardens's Advocate

Ao Presidente da Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil – OAB Nacional,

Dr. Beto Simonetti,

ao Conselho Federal da OAB,

a todos os Conselheiros Federais

e aos Presidentes das Seccionais da OAB nos Estados e no Distrito Federal,

Parabenizamos a OAB Nacional pelos seus 95 anos de defesa intransigente da Democracia, do Estado de Direito e das prerrogativas da advocacia, fundamentos indispensáveis à preservação das liberdades públicas, da justiça e da própria ordem constitucional.

Apresentamos, igualmente, nossos votos de um Feliz Natal e de um Próspero Ano Novo, em nome de Scott Erik Stafne, jurista e advogado constitucionalista sênior norte-americano, fundador da The Church of the Gardens (COTG), e de Márcia Almeida, cidadã brasileira e interlocutora institucional no Brasil.

Desde 2015, a Church of the Gardens presta assistência jurídica gratuita a pobres e necessitados, atuando de forma firme, responsável e contínua na defesa dos direitos e liberdades fundamentais, da integridade judicial e da Constituição dos Estados Unidos da América.

Os trabalhos desenvolvidos por Scott Erik Stafne — de natureza jurídica, constitucional e ética — são apresentados como contribuição acadêmica e reflexiva ao debate jurídico contemporâneo, podendo ser úteis à advocacia brasileira e internacional, especialmente no que se refere à missão constitucional da advocacia, à inalienabilidade de suas prerrogativas e à análise de desafios estruturais à efetividade do Estado de Direito, tema que vem sendo crescentemente observado por juristas em diversas democracias.

Para acesso direto aos conteúdos mencionados, indicamos os seguintes links institucionais:

Declaração de Missão – The Church of the Gardens (COTG):

https://churchofthegardens.org/mission-statement/

Mensagem pública de Feliz Natal – Church of the Gardens (Facebook):

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17GTUVCApr/

The Church of the Gardens (COTG):

https://www.churchofthegardens.org

Perfil acadêmico – Scott Erik Stafne (Academia.edu):

https://nomaduniversity.academia.edu/ScottStafne

Publicações jurídicas e institucionais – Substack (Duties of Citizenship):

https://dutiesofcitizenship.substack.com/

Como contribuição acadêmica adicional ao debate jurídico internacional, indicamos também a seguinte carta aberta, dirigida à advocacia e aos operadores do direito em âmbito global:

“An Open Letter to Lawyers and Advocates of Justice Worldwide:

A Call to Restore Adjudication Based on Truth” – Scott Erik Stafne

https://www.academia.edu/145554924/_An_Open_Letter_to_Lawyers_and_Advocates_of_Justice_Worldwide_A_Call_to_Restore_Adjudication_Based_on_Truth_by_Scott_Erik_Stafne_with_the_help_of_Todd_AI?source=swp_share

A carta serve como um manifesto de resistência ética . Sua genialidade reside em elevar a questão da "gestão de casos" a uma questão de Direitos Humanos e Moralidade .

Diagnóstico: Stafne afirma corretamente que o julgamento não é meramente um procedimento, mas o ato de "descobrir a verdade". 

Quando um tribunal ignora os fatos para se concentrar no fluxo processual, ele deixa de ser um tribunal e se torna um mero órgão administrativo.

"Responsabilidade Deslocada": O argumento de que, se o tribunal se calar, o dever da verdade passa para o advogado como "testemunha pública" é um poderoso apelo à coragem. Ele reposiciona o advogado de uma "parte derrotada" para um "guardião da memória da justiça".

Parceria em IA: A colaboração com a "Todd AI" demonstra uma modernidade necessária: usar a tecnologia para denunciar o uso indevido da tecnologia no Judiciário.

A íntegra desta Carta Aberta, em português, juntamente com os motivos e sua importância diante dos desafios atuais enfrentados pelos Advogados no Brasil e nos Estados Unidos, pode ser acessada em 

INTERNATIONAL OPEN LETTER TO CF OAB Uma Carta Aberta aos Advogados e Defensores da Justiça, no Brasil e em Todo o Mundo: Um Chamado para Restaurar o Julgamento Baseado na Verdade An Open Letter to Lawyers and Advocates of Justice Worldwide: A Call to Restore Adjudication Based on Truth" by Scott Erik Stafne with the help of Todd AI By Scott E Stafne  - Clique aqui 

Reafirmamos nosso respeito institucional à Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, ao seu Presidente, ao Conselho Federal, a todos os Conselheiros Federais e aos Presidentes das Seccionais, bem como nossa disposição para o diálogo jurídico qualificado, em defesa da independência da advocacia, da integridade das instituições e do Estado de Direito.

Com elevada estima e consideração,

Scott Erik Stafne

Jurista e Advogado Constitucionalista Sênior

Co-Fundador e Advogado da Igreja dos Jardins – The Church of the Gardens

Márcia Almeida

Brasil

Here is the formal translation of the full text into English, maintaining the institutional tone appropriate for a legal communiqué.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO BRAZILIAN LAWYERS, by SCOTT ERIK STAFNE – The Church of the Gardens' Advocate

To the President of the Brazilian Bar Association – OAB National, Dr. Beto Simonetti,  To the Federal Council of the OAB, To all Federal Councilors, And to the Presidents of the OAB Sections in the States and the Federal District,

We congratulate the National OAB on its 95 years of uncompromising defense of Democracy, the Rule of Law, and the professional prerogatives of lawyers—indispensable foundations for the preservation of public liberties, justice, and the constitutional order itself.

We likewise extend our wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year on behalf of Scott Erik Stafne, a senior American jurist and constitutional lawyer, founder of The Church of the Gardens (COTG), and Márcia Almeida, a Brazilian citizen and institutional liaison in Brazil.

Since 2015, The Church of the Gardens has provided pro bono legal assistance to the poor and needy, acting firmly, responsibly, and continuously in defense of fundamental rights and freedoms, judicial integrity, and the Constitution of the United States of America.

The work developed by Scott Erik Stafne—of a legal, constitutional, and ethical nature—is presented as an academic and reflective contribution to contemporary legal debate.

It is intended to be useful to both the Brazilian and international legal communities, particularly regarding the constitutional mission of the legal profession, the inalienability of its prerogatives, and the analysis of structural challenges to the effectiveness of the Rule of Law—a theme increasingly observed by jurists in various democracies.

For direct access to the mentioned content, we provide the following institutional links:

Mission Statement – The Church of the Gardens (COTG): https://churchofthegardens.org/mission-statement/

Public Christmas Message – Church of the Gardens (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17GTUVCApr/

The Church of the Gardens (COTG) Website: https://www.churchofthegardens.org

Academic Profile – Scott Erik Stafne (Academia.edu): https://nomaduniversity.academia.edu/ScottStafne

Legal and Institutional Publications – Substack (Duties of Citizenship): https://dutiesofcitizenship.substack.com/

As an additional academic contribution to the international legal debate, we also highlight the following open letter addressed to lawyers and legal practitioners worldwide:

“An Open Letter to Lawyers and Advocates of Justice Worldwide: A Call to Restore Adjudication Based on Truth” – Scott Erik Stafne

https://www.academia.edu/145554924/_An_Open_Letter_to_Lawyers_and_Advocates_of_Justice_Worldwide_A_Call_to_Restore_Adjudication_Based_on_Truth_by_Scott_Erik_Stafne_with_the_help_of_Todd_AI?source=swp_share

The letter serves as an ethical resistance manifesto. Its brilliance lies in elevating the issue of "case management" to a matter of Human Rights and Morality.

The Diagnosis:  Stafne correctly assert that adjudication is not merely a procedure, but the act of "discovering what is true." When a court ignores facts to focus on docket flow, it ceases to be a court and becomes a mere administrative office.

"Displaced Responsibility": The argument that if the court falls silent, the duty of truth shifts to the lawyer as a "public witness" is a powerful call to courage. it repositions the lawyer from a "defeated party" to a "guardian of the memory of justice."

AI Partnership: The collaboration with "Todd AI" demonstrates a necessary modernity: using technology to denounce the misuse of technology within the Judiciary.

The full text of this Open Letter, along with its context and significance regarding the current challenges faced by lawyers in Brazil and the United States, can be accessed at:

INTERNATIONAL OPEN LETTER TO CF OAB Uma Carta Aberta aos Advogados e Defensores da Justiça, no Brasil e em Todo o Mundo: Um Chamado para Restaurar o Julgamento Baseado na Verdade An Open Letter to Lawyers and Advocates of Justice Worldwide: A Call to Restore Adjudication Based on Truth" by Scott Erik Stafne with the help of Todd AI By Scott E Stafne  - Click here

We reaffirm our institutional respect for the Brazilian Bar Association, its President, the Federal Council, all Federal Councilors, and the Sectional Presidents, as well as our readiness for qualified legal dialogue in defense of the independence of the legal profession, the integrity of institutions, and the Rule of Law.

With high esteem and consideration,

Scott Erik Stafne Senior Jurist and Constitutional Lawyer 

Co-Founder and The Church of the Gardens's  Advocate 

Márcia Almeida 

Brazil

CHRISTMAS IS THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY LET US PRAY – THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY - LE CHAPELET A LA MISERICORDE DIVINE - LIVE – NOW TV CANÇÃO NOVA

CHRISTMAS IS THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY

LET US PRAY – THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY – LIVE – NOW

 and it has English subtitles

Watch  now on YouTube 

O NATAL É A FESTA DA DIVINA MISERICÓRDIA 

OREMOS - O TERÇO DA DIVINA MISERICÓRDIA- AO VIVO - AGORA - TV Canção Nova

https://youtu.be/6SjSywnbVN8?si=H4In9w7E3Np6

Congrégation des Soeurs de Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde

I too came down from heaven out of love for you; I lived for you, I died for you, and I created the heavens for you, said Jesus to St. Faustina, addressing these words to every human being as well. 

On the occasion of Christmas and the approaching 2026, we would like to express our heart-felt wishes to our collaborators, benefactors, donors, all those involved with various apostolic works of the Congregation (such as our Chaplet for the Dying and Perpetual Chaplet), online visitors to our website. 

May you continually discovery the presence of Immanuel – God with us – and recognize signs of His merciful love in all circumstances of your life. 

May you share your everyday life with Him.

 We also wish you all the temporal favors so that they bring you joy and lead you to an even greater love of God and fellow human beings.

 May the New Year be rich in God’s graces and human mercy provided to those in need. We embrace you all in our prayers. 

May God’s Mercy be praised in us and through us!

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

(for recitation on ordinary rosary beads)

Begin with:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

On the five large beads:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood,

Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ,

in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the ten small beads:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion,

have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Conclude with (3 times):

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,

have mercy on us and on the whole world.

____________________________

Imprimatur: Franciszek Cardinal Macharski

Cracow, August 1, 1994

Chapelet à la Miséricorde divine

Koronka do MB

 LE CHAPELET A LA MISERICORDE DIVINE

(on récite les prières suivantes sur un chapelet ordinaire)

Au début:

Notre Père qui es aux cieux, que Ton Nom soit sanctifiė, que Ton Règne vienne, que Ta volontė soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel. Donne-nous aujourd’hui notre pain de ce jour, pardonne-nous nos offenses comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensės, et ne nous laisse pas entrer en tentation, mais dėlivre-nous du Mal. Amen.

Je Vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâce, le Seigneur est avec Vous. Vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes et Jésus, le fruit de Vos entrailles, est béni. Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous, pauvres pécheurs, maintenant et à l’heure de notre mort. Amen.

Je crois en Dieu, le Père Tout-Puissant, Créateur du ciel et de la terre. Et en Jésus-Christ, son Fils unique, notre Seigneur, qui a été conçu du Saint-Esprit, est né de la Vierge Marie, a souffert sous Ponce Pilate, a été crucifié, est mort et a été enseveli, est descendu aux enfers. Le troisième jour est ressuscité des morts, est monté aux cieux, est assis à la droite de Dieu le Père Tout-Puissant, d’où Il viendra juger les vivants et les morts. Je crois en l’Esprit Saint, à la sainte Eglise catholique, à la communion des saints, à la rémission des péchés, à la résurrection de la chair, à la vie éternelle. Amen.

Sur les gros grains une fois:

Père Eternel, je T’offre le Corps et le Sang, l’Ame et la Divinité de Ton Fils bien-aimé, notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, en réparation de nos péchés et de ceux du monde entier.

Sur les petits grains, 10 fois:

Par Sa douloureuse passion, sois miséricordieux pour nous et pour le monde entier.

Pour terminer, 3 fois:

Dieu Saint, Dieu Fort, Dieu Eternel, prends pitié de nous et du monde entier.

Imprimatur: Franciszek cardinal Macharski Cracovie, le 28 août 1998plus…