According to Pope Francis all religions are acceptable to God

[BreadOfLife]

BOL, please, even your most 'astute' proponents emphatically exist that the trinity is not taught, explicitly or didactically, from anywhere in the Bible. They all claim that it's a mere inference. You must be aware of this point? No where can one find the words trinity, triune, three-in-one, two-in-one, god-man, God the son, God the Holy Spirit, etc... Not one conversion took place in the New Testament, using a trinitarian formula. Not one prayer or doxology from any of the main characters of the Bible, express a trinity.
Do not assert that it's in there. Plus, it's complete nonsense, like I said. You'll never, ever be able to explain what you ultimately concluded.

Reasonable point about the analogy with the brain surgeon. But, character does define competence in certain situations. Trump has broken more bridges, offended more people, almost started a war with Iran for the sake of his ego (killing the Iranian general in order to cover up his impeachment). Never has one's own cabinet been against a president, rallies on the street against him, mockeries from every single talk-show host around the world, plus he got impeached, etc...

You must appreciate that he is a controversial character, to the point of infamy?
Or, would you rather appeal to Trump's coined term, fake news?

Let's see . . .
- You believe in the "Bible" - yet the Bible itself NEVER lists the Books that belong in it (the Canon). YOU adhere to a list of Books that the Catholic Church declared Canonical in the 4th century.
- Here's another one: You believe in the "Bible" - yet the word "Bible" itself is never found on the pages of Scripture.
- NOT sure if you believe in a "Rapture" - but that is not found in Scripture, either.
- The man-made belief that the Bible Alone (Sola Scriptura) is our "sole authority" - NOT in the Bible.
- Same goes for Sola Fida (Faith Alone) . . .
- Eternal Security(OSAS), Accepting Christ as "Personal Lord and Savior", "Invisible" Church - ALL not found in Scripture.

As for the Trinity - you won't find the word - but the following verses teach it:
(Gen. 1:26, Matt. 28:19, John 15:26, 1 Cor. 12:4-6, 2 Cor. 13:14, 1 John 5:7, Eph. 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Mal. 2:10, Isa. 63:16, 2 Cor. 1:3-4, John 3:16, John 8:41, 1 Thess. 3:13, Isa. 7:14, Isa. 9:6, John 1:1, John 1:3, John 8:58, John 10:30, John 15:9, John 20:28, Acts 5:3-4, 2 Cor. 4:4, Phil. 2:6, Col. 2:9, 1 Tim. 3:16, Heb. 1:8, Tit. 2:13, John 14:16-18, Luke 12:10, 2 Cor. 3:17, 2 Cor. 13:5, John 14:23, Acts 5:3-4).


As for President Trump - I ABSOLUTELY believe that he is controversial. That's WHY I voted for him - because it IS "controversial" to shake things up in the Washington cesspool and drain the swamp. Even people in his own cabinet didn't think he's hold to his word - and they were downright indignant that he didn't play their political games.

This and the fact that he is vehemently PRO-LIFE is why I voted for him.
Shame on YOU for wanting a Pro-Abortion candidate instead.

God Bless him . . .

 

[DNB]

Let's see . . .
- You believe in the "Bible" - yet the Bible itself NEVER lists the Books that belong in it (the Canon). YOU adhere to a list of Books that the Catholic Church declared Canonical in the 4th century.
- Here's another one: You believe in the "Bible" - yet the word "Bible" itself is never found on the pages of Scripture.
- NOT sure if you believe in a "Rapture" - but that is not found in Scripture, either.
- The man-made belief that the Bible Alone (Sola Scriptura) is our "sole authority" - NOT in the Bible.
- Same goes for Sola Fida (Faith Alone) . . .
- Eternal Security(OSAS), Accepting Christ as "Personal Lord and Savior", "Invisible" Church - ALL not found in Scripture.

As for the Trinity - you won't find the word - but the following verses teach it:
(Gen. 1:26, Matt. 28:19, John 15:26, 1 Cor. 12:4-6, 2 Cor. 13:14, 1 John 5:7, Eph. 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Mal. 2:10, Isa. 63:16, 2 Cor. 1:3-4, John 3:16, John 8:41, 1 Thess. 3:13, Isa. 7:14, Isa. 9:6, John 1:1, John 1:3, John 8:58, John 10:30, John 15:9, John 20:28, Acts 5:3-4, 2 Cor. 4:4, Phil. 2:6, Col. 2:9, 1 Tim. 3:16, Heb. 1:8, Tit. 2:13, John 14:16-18, Luke 12:10, 2 Cor. 3:17, 2 Cor. 13:5, John 14:23, Acts 5:3-4).


As for President Trump - I ABSOLUTELY believe that he is controversial. That's WHY I voted for him - because it IS "controversial" to shake things up in the Washington cesspool and drain the swamp. Even people in his own cabinet didn't think he's hold to his word - and they were downright indignant that he didn't play their political games.

This and the fact that he is vehemently PRO-LIFE is why I voted for him.
Shame on YOU for wanting a Pro-Abortion candidate instead.

God Bless him . . .

The word Bible is every where in Scripture, referencing either, The Law, The word, scripture, the parchemin, the letters, all denote the compilation of the Bible. The principle and synonyms are there, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Same with sola fida, Romans expresses it, and defines it, and so do the other epistles, both in principle and terminology. And this, to a didactic, explicit, and emphatic degree (are we really questioning this???).
Sola scriptura, the principle is there. David exalted God's word as all that he needed to live. Jesus expressed that man lives by every word of God, and not food. 2 Timothy explains that scripture is sufficient for every purpose of man.

The principles and emphatic teachings are there, ...the rest you brought up, I don't accept.
And now, you take, according to you, the most importing doctrine in all of Christendom, and claim that you have Biblical proof-text, ....compared to what?
Again, you're wrong, it is not taught in the Bible, for even your most scholarly adherents will admit that much.
Not one of the passages that you quoted teach trinity anywhere. The best that you can try to do, as all your theologians have stated, is prove that the father is God, that Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and voila, we have the trinity.
So, you will show more seriousness and competence, if you're willing to admit that much! I have no patience to listen to anyone state that it's taught in the Bible.
Admit that at best, it's inferred and implied through eisegesis, and then I will, at least, say that you're serious.

And there you go jumping to conclusions again, even on the subject of Trump. I am pro-life (shame on you), ...but having one agreement with the clown, doesn't make me admire or vote for him. Reasonable people can distinguish the two, right?
Same issue, if you voted for him for 1 reason, that's fine, we all do that, for it's all that we have to choose from sometimes. But realize that the guy's, uncouth, unrefined, unschooled, arrogant, deceitful, abusive and a train-wreck, and then we can take your other views more seriously.

 

[prism]

Pope Francis Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Catholic-Muslim Accord

THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.

4 Feb 2020

ROME — Pope Francis marked the first anniversary of the Abu Dhabi joint accord Tuesday by calling for “a future free from hatred, resentment, extremism and terrorism.”

“I greet all of you present and especially greet all the people who with humanity help their poor, the sick, the persecuted and weak brothers and sisters regardless of the religion, color, or race to which they belong,” the pope said in a video-message to participants in an anniversary ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

“A year ago, my brother, the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, imam of Al-Azhar, and I signed a document on human brotherhood in the beloved capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi,” the pontiff said.

The “Declaration on Human Fraternity for world peace and living together” condemned “acts of murder, exile, terrorism and oppression” carried out in God’s name.

We “resolutely declare that religions must never incite war, hateful attitudes, hostility and extremism, nor must they incite violence or the shedding of blood,” reads the nearly 3,000-word text. “These tragic realities are the consequence of a deviation from religious teachings.”

“We thus call upon all concerned to stop using religions to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind fanaticism, and to refrain from using the name of God to justify acts of murder, exile, terrorism and oppression,” the two leaders declared.

In his video-message Tuesday, the pope marked the one-year anniversary of what he called “this great humanitarian event,” while also expressing his hope “for a better future for humanity, a future free from hatred, resentment, extremism and terrorism, in which the values of peace, love and brotherhood prevail.”

Today, on this first anniversary, I express my appreciation for the support offered by the United Arab Emirates to the work of the Supreme Committee for the Human Brotherhood.

Francis also thanked the Abrahamic House for instituting the Human Fraternity Award, saying it would encourage “the virtuous models of men and women who in this world embody love through actions and sacrifices made for the good of others, no matter their differences of religion or ethnic and cultural affiliation.”

While the Abu Dhabi declaration was well received by many, it also came under fire from prominent theologians for allegedly “devaluing the person of Jesus” and “undermining the gospel itself” since it seemed to propose that God willed the existence of a plurality of religions just as he wills a plurality of sexes, races, and languages, an assertion that runs counter to Catholic belief.

The passage that provoked the greatest outcry read: “The pluralism and the diversity of religions, color, sex, race and language are willed by God in his wisdom, through which he created human beings.”

Pope Francis Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Catholic-Muslim Accord

Since even committed Catholics don't believe this nonsense, why did they not asked for the Pope's immediate resignation a year ago? Especially when he calls the Grand Imam his "brother".

Figures, an apostate buddying up with an antiChrist religion.

 

[aspen]

Let's see . . .
- You believe in the "Bible" - yet the Bible itself NEVER lists the Books that belong in it (the Canon). YOU adhere to a list of Books that the Catholic Church declared Canonical in the 4th century.
- Here's another one: You believe in the "Bible" - yet the word "Bible" itself is never found on the pages of Scripture.
- NOT sure if you believe in a "Rapture" - but that is not found in Scripture, either.
- The man-made belief that the Bible Alone (Sola Scriptura) is our "sole authority" - NOT in the Bible.
- Same goes for Sola Fida (Faith Alone) . . .
- Eternal Security(OSAS), Accepting Christ as "Personal Lord and Savior", "Invisible" Church - ALL not found in Scripture.

As for the Trinity - you won't find the word - but the following verses teach it:
(Gen. 1:26, Matt. 28:19, John 15:26, 1 Cor. 12:4-6, 2 Cor. 13:14, 1 John 5:7, Eph. 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Mal. 2:10, Isa. 63:16, 2 Cor. 1:3-4, John 3:16, John 8:41, 1 Thess. 3:13, Isa. 7:14, Isa. 9:6, John 1:1, John 1:3, John 8:58, John 10:30, John 15:9, John 20:28, Acts 5:3-4, 2 Cor. 4:4, Phil. 2:6, Col. 2:9, 1 Tim. 3:16, Heb. 1:8, Tit. 2:13, John 14:16-18, Luke 12:10, 2 Cor. 3:17, 2 Cor. 13:5, John 14:23, Acts 5:3-4).


As for President Trump - I ABSOLUTELY believe that he is controversial. That's WHY I voted for him - because it IS "controversial" to shake things up in the Washington cesspool and drain the swamp. Even people in his own cabinet didn't think he's hold to his word - and they were downright indignant that he didn't play their political games.

This and the fact that he is vehemently PRO-LIFE is why I voted for him.
Shame on YOU for wanting a Pro-Abortion candidate instead.

God Bless him . . .

Republics don’t end in a Red Dawn type of episode. The institutes of government become tools of the dictator - they retain their names and outer appearance - like TV channels that change format.....currently, there is no longer learning on the learning channel, history on the history channel or music on MTV. The same thing is happening to our institutes of government; justice has been replaced by cronyism in the DOJ, a rubber stamp in the Senate, and a House without the power to even subpoena witnesses; even traffic court can do this.

“Trump unbound is not a pretty thing. Craven and vindictive firings of his putative enemies, blatant signals to the Department of Justice that it's his way or the highway. His fearful minions salute; his critics punch jello.” - Anonymous

 

[prism]

Send in the Clowns...

I was expecting the head of John the Baptist to show up after that staged performance.

 

[Enoch111]

Trump unbound is not a pretty thing.

Exposing cockroaches to the light is never a pretty thing. And he has not even started. When the bogus Mueller Witch Hunt began, Trump should have appointed an INDEPENDENT COMMISSION to investigate Obama, Clinton, Comey, Clapper, Brennan, Holder, Rice, Lynch, Mueller, Rosenstein, Wray, McCabe, and all the Deep State operatives at the DOJ and FBI. Most of them are either still there, or walking around freely instead of being behind bars.

Now it is time to investigating Pelosi, Shiff, Nadler, and that whole bunch of cockroaches pretending to uphold the Constitution while shredding it to pieces. They should be prosecuted for sedition and treason. They all talk about the rule of law and violate the laws and the Constitution without a second thought.

They all participated in an ILLEGAL COUP to take down a duly and legally elected president who has done what his presidential powers allow him to do. At another time and place, they would all be facing a firing squad.

 

[aspen]

Exposing cockroaches to the light is never a pretty thing. And he has not even started. When the bogus Mueller Witch Hunt began, Trump should have appointed an INDEPENDENT COMMISSION to investigate Obama, Clinton, Comey, Clapper, Brennan, Holder, Rice, Lynch, Mueller, Rosenstein, Wray, McCabe, and all the Deep State operatives at the DOJ and FBI. Most of them are either still there, or walking around freely instead of being behind bars.

Now it is time to investigating Pelosi, Shiff, Nadler, and that whole bunch of cockroaches pretending to uphold the Constitution while shredding it to pieces. They should be prosecuted for sedition and treason.

They all participated in an ILLEGAL COUP to take down a duly and legally elected president who has done what his presidential powers allow him to do. At another time and place, they would all be facing a firing squad.

he absolutely isn’t done yet! Soon he will have complete control. You will have your King

William Barr’s interview

 

[aspen]

True story

 

[BreadOfLife]

Republics don’t end in a Red Dawn type of episode. The institutes of government become tools of the dictator - they retain their names and outer appearance - like TV channels that change format.....currently, there is no longer learning on the learning channel, history on the history channel or music on MTV. The same thing is happening to our institutes of government; justice has been replaced by cronyism in the DOJ, a rubber stamp in the Senate, and a House without the power to even subpoena witnesses; even traffic court can do this.

“Trump unbound is not a pretty thing. Craven and vindictive firings of his putative enemies, blatant signals to the Department of Justice that it's his way or the highway. His fearful minions salute; his critics punch jello.” - Anonymous

He has done MORE for the common working American that ANY President in the last 100 years.
And the alternative is unthinkable for a true christian.

Abortion is THE NUMBER ONE crisis of our times and the most efficient killing machine that the world has EVER known - and President Trump has done more to fight against it that ANY other president.

Shame on you for claiming Christ and consciously fighting to keep abortion legal.

 

[BreadOfLife]

The word Bible is every where in Scripture, referencing either, The Law, The word, scripture, the parchemin, the letters, all denote the compilation of the Bible. The principle and synonyms are there, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Same with sola fida, Romans expresses it, and defines it, and so do the other epistles, both in principle and terminology. And this, to a didactic, explicit, and emphatic degree (are we really questioning this???).
Sola scriptura, the principle is there. David exalted God's word as all that he needed to live. Jesus expressed that man lives by every word of God, and not food. 2 Timothy explains that scripture is sufficient for every purpose of man.

The principles and emphatic teachings are there, ...the rest you brought up, I don't accept.
And now, you take, according to you, the most importing doctrine in all of Christendom, and claim that you have Biblical proof-text, ....compared to what?
Again, you're wrong, it is not taught in the Bible, for even your most scholarly adherents will admit that much.
Not one of the passages that you quoted teach trinity anywhere. The best that you can try to do, as all your theologians have stated, is prove that the father is God, that Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and voila, we have the trinity.
So, you will show more seriousness and competence, if you're willing to admit that much! I have no patience to listen to anyone state that it's taught in the Bible.
Admit that at best, it's inferred and implied through eisegesis, and then I will, at least, say that you're serious.

And there you go jumping to conclusions again, even on the subject of Trump. I am pro-life (shame on you), ...but having one agreement with the clown, doesn't make me admire or vote for him. Reasonable people can distinguish the two, right?
Same issue, if you voted for him for 1 reason, that's fine, we all do that, for it's all that we have to choose from sometimes. But realize that the guy's, uncouth, unrefined, unschooled, arrogant, deceitful, abusive and a train-wreck, and then we can take your other views more seriously.

WRONG.
Time for a Bible and History lesson . . .

NEITHER Sola Scriptura nor Sola Fide are taught or mentioned in Scripture. And Romans doesn't teach Sola Fide.
As a matter of fact - your Protestant Father Martin Luther had to ADD the word "Alone" to Rom. 3:28 in his German translation. The ONLY place in ALL of Scripture - OT and NT - where you will see the words "faith alone" is on James 2:24, where it says emphatically:
James 2:24
See how a person is justified by WORKS and NOT BY FAITH ALONE.

Your buddy Luther HATED the Book of James and called it, "The Epistle of straw", because of its emphasis on faith and works.
He even tried to REMOVE it completely, along with Hebrews, James, Jude and Revelation because they were "TOO CATHOLIC."

As for Sola Scriptura - NOWHERE can this FALSE doctrine of men be found on the pages of Scripture.
The Scriptures ARE Authoritative - but Christ Himself that His CHURCH had Final earthly Authority. He told the leaders of His Church that WHATEVER it ordained on earth would ALSO be ordained in Heaven (Matt. 16:18-19, Matt. 18:15-18, Luke 10:16, John 16:12-15, John 20:21-23).

THAT is SUPREME earthly authority . . .

 

[DNB]

WRONG.
Time for a Bible and History lesson . . .

NEITHER Sola Scriptura nor Sola Fide are taught or mentioned in Scripture. And Romans doesn't teach Sola Fide.
As a matter of fact - your Protestant Father Martin Luther had to ADD the word "Alone" to Rom. 3:28 in his German translation. The ONLY place in ALL of Scripture - OT and NT - where you will see the words "faith alone" is on James 2:24, where it says emphatically:
James 2:24
See how a person is justified by WORKS and NOT BY FAITH ALONE.

Your buddy Luther HATED the Book of James and called it, "The Epistle of straw", because of its emphasis on faith and works.
He even tried to REMOVE it completely, along with Hebrews, James, Jude and Revelation because they were "TOO CATHOLIC."

As for Sola Scriptura - NOWHERE can this FALSE doctrine of men be found on the pages of Scripture.
The Scriptures ARE Authoritative - but Christ Himself that His CHURCH had Final earthly Authority. He told the leaders of His Church that WHATEVER it ordained on earth would ALSO be ordained in Heaven (Matt. 16:18-19, Matt. 18:15-18, Luke 10:16, John 16:12-15, John 20:21-23).

THAT is SUPREME earthly authority . . .

Listen, we can go on all day whether or not something is in scripture or not, either way, i still hold to my position.
You know that you are outrageous with you assumptions, ...Luther is not my buddy, on any level.

Point is, the Bible teaches us ,i.e. has set the example of what a systematic theology is. The 3 main revelations in the NT are Faith over works, Gentiles into the Kingdom, and Christ as the suffering Messiah.
The amount of prophetical attestation. The amount of didactic and explicit chapters, paragraphs and verses on the issue. The amount of implicit pericopes on the issue... All are emphatic, solicitous and incessant in trying to impress these principles on their audience.

Trinitarian Millard J. Erickson - Research Professor of Theology at S.W. Baptist Theological Seminary (Southern Baptist) in his book on the Trinity, "God in Three Persons"
"This doctrine in many ways presents strange paradoxes...It was the very first doctrine dealt with systematically by the church, yet is still one of the most misunderstood and disputed doctrines. Further, it is not clearly or explicitly taught anywhere in Scripture, yet it is widely regarded as a central doctrine, indispensable to the Christian faith" (p. 11-12).

Professor Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr. - (Trinitarian scholar, in his best-selling book, "Christian Doctrine"):
"The Bible does not teach the doctrine of the Trinity. Neither the word "trinity" itself nor such language as 'one-in-three,' 'three-in-one,' one 'essence' (or "substance"), and three 'persons' is biblical language. The language of the doctrine is the language of the ancient church taken from classical Greek philosophy" (p. 76-77).

Trinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall - In their book, "The Trinity"
"It is understandable that the importance placed on this doctrine is perplexing to many lay Christians and students. Nowhere is it clearly and unequivocally stated in Scripture. "The doctrine of the Trinity developed gradually after the completion of the N.T. in the heat of controversy. The full-blown doctrine of the Trinity was spelled out in the fourth century at two great ecumenical councils: Nicaea (325 A.D.) and Constantinople (381 A.D.)" (p. 1-2).

Graham Greene - Noted Catholic scholar
"Our opponents sometime claim that no belief should be held dogmatically which is not explicitly stated in Scripture...but the Protestant churches have themselves accepted such dogmas as the Trinity, for which there is no such precise authority in the Gospels."

 

[BreadOfLife]

Listen, we can go on all day whether or not something is in scripture or not, either way, i still hold to my position.
You know that you are outrageous with you assumptions, ...Luther is not my buddy, on any level.

Point is, the Bible teaches us ,i.e. has set the example of what a systematic theology is. The 3 main revelations in the NT are Faith over works, Gentiles into the Kingdom, and Christ as the suffering Messiah.
The amount of prophetical attestation. The amount of didactic and explicit chapters, paragraphs and verses on the issue. The amount of implicit pericopes on the issue... All are emphatic, solicitous and incessant in trying to impress these principles on their audience.

Trinitarian Millard J. Erickson - Research Professor of Theology at S.W. Baptist Theological Seminary (Southern Baptist) in his book on the Trinity, "God in Three Persons"
"This doctrine in many ways presents strange paradoxes...It was the very first doctrine dealt with systematically by the church, yet is still one of the most misunderstood and disputed doctrines. Further, it is not clearly or explicitly taught anywhere in Scripture, yet it is widely regarded as a central doctrine, indispensable to the Christian faith" (p. 11-12).

Professor Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr. - (Trinitarian scholar, in his best-selling book, "Christian Doctrine"):
"The Bible does not teach the doctrine of the Trinity. Neither the word "trinity" itself nor such language as 'one-in-three,' 'three-in-one,' one 'essence' (or "substance"), and three 'persons' is biblical language. The language of the doctrine is the language of the ancient church taken from classical Greek philosophy" (p. 76-77).

Trinitarians Roger Olson and Christopher Hall - In their book, "The Trinity"
"It is understandable that the importance placed on this doctrine is perplexing to many lay Christians and students. Nowhere is it clearly and unequivocally stated in Scripture. "The doctrine of the Trinity developed gradually after the completion of the N.T. in the heat of controversy. The full-blown doctrine of the Trinity was spelled out in the fourth century at two great ecumenical councils: Nicaea (325 A.D.) and Constantinople (381 A.D.)" (p. 1-2).

Graham Greene - Noted Catholic scholar
"Our opponents sometime claim that no belief should be held dogmatically which is not explicitly stated in Scripture...but the Protestant churches have themselves accepted such dogmas as the Trinity, for which there is no such precise authority in the Gospels."

And again you are off to a false start.

Faith over works is a "main revelation"?? Works are a vital component of faith - NOT an "after effect".
BOTH James and Paul make this adamantly clear (James 2:14-24, Paul 1 Cor. 13:1-13, Gal. 5:6) as does CHRIST Himself (Matt. 7:21, Matt. 25:31:45).
TRUE Faith = Balief + Works (obedience).

As for your anti-Trinitarian heresy - posting the opinions of a few people won't change 2000 years of Christian belief.
Nice try - but there are dissidents in EVERY age . . .

 

[DNB]

And again you are off to a false start.

Faith over works is a "main revelation"?? Works are a vital component of faith - NOT an "after effect".
BOTH James and Paul make this adamantly clear (James 2:14-24, Paul 1 Cor. 13:1-13, Gal. 5:6) as does CHRIST Himself (Matt. 7:21, Matt. 25:31:45).
TRUE Faith = Balief + Works (obedience).

As for your anti-Trinitarian heresy - posting the opinions of a few people won't change 2000 years of Christian belief.
Nice try - but there are dissidents in EVERY age . . .

No, but my point was that these are leading trinitarians, especially Milliard Erickson. He is very well known as such. The point is, that even these men acknowledge that the doctrine is not taught in Scripture, they believe it wholeheartedly, but at least they can admit that much. You, on the other hand, cannot. BTW, I have much more quotes than just those.
This is why i cannot take you that seriously, until you begin your thesis with that point. Otherwise, it just shows naivety, incompetence, indoctrination and fanaticism. You agree, right?

James does not teach faith-works, he taught that one cannot have authentic faith, and be licentious and wicked at the same time. He was exposing false converts.

 

[quietthinker]

Pope Francis Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Catholic-Muslim Accord

THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.

4 Feb 2020

ROME — Pope Francis marked the first anniversary of the Abu Dhabi joint accord Tuesday by calling for “a future free from hatred, resentment, extremism and terrorism.”

“I greet all of you present and especially greet all the people who with humanity help their poor, the sick, the persecuted and weak brothers and sisters regardless of the religion, color, or race to which they belong,” the pope said in a video-message to participants in an anniversary ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

“A year ago, my brother, the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, imam of Al-Azhar, and I signed a document on human brotherhood in the beloved capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi,” the pontiff said.

The “Declaration on Human Fraternity for world peace and living together” condemned “acts of murder, exile, terrorism and oppression” carried out in God’s name.

We “resolutely declare that religions must never incite war, hateful attitudes, hostility and extremism, nor must they incite violence or the shedding of blood,” reads the nearly 3,000-word text. “These tragic realities are the consequence of a deviation from religious teachings.”

“We thus call upon all concerned to stop using religions to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind fanaticism, and to refrain from using the name of God to justify acts of murder, exile, terrorism and oppression,” the two leaders declared.

In his video-message Tuesday, the pope marked the one-year anniversary of what he called “this great humanitarian event,” while also expressing his hope “for a better future for humanity, a future free from hatred, resentment, extremism and terrorism, in which the values of peace, love and brotherhood prevail.”

Today, on this first anniversary, I express my appreciation for the support offered by the United Arab Emirates to the work of the Supreme Committee for the Human Brotherhood.

Francis also thanked the Abrahamic House for instituting the Human Fraternity Award, saying it would encourage “the virtuous models of men and women who in this world embody love through actions and sacrifices made for the good of others, no matter their differences of religion or ethnic and cultural affiliation.”

While the Abu Dhabi declaration was well received by many, it also came under fire from prominent theologians for allegedly “devaluing the person of Jesus” and “undermining the gospel itself” since it seemed to propose that God willed the existence of a plurality of religions just as he wills a plurality of sexes, races, and languages, an assertion that runs counter to Catholic belief.

The passage that provoked the greatest outcry read: “The pluralism and the diversity of religions, color, sex, race and language are willed by God in his wisdom, through which he created human beings.”

Pope Francis Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Catholic-Muslim Accord

Since even committed Catholics don't believe this nonsense, why did they not asked for the Pope's immediate resignation a year ago? Especially when he calls the Grand Imam his "brother".

Ahh yes, the silver tongue by which the whole world will be deceived according to the scripture. It heralds the close return of Jesus like never before . The message for all believers is, get your house in order....be aware of what constitutes the last movements of Earths history so that the overwhelming deception about to break upon humanity will not swallow you up.....the Lord is standing at the door.

 

[aspen]

James was fairly clear that faith and works cannot be separated. As a follower of Christ, working alone (like the Pharisees Paul was speaking about) is equivalent to spinning your wheels; and faith alone, without fruit is not profitable either - like Christ tells us.

This relationship between faith and works only becomes complicated when Protestants try to pit it against itself, viewing it as a dualistic relationship, in order to refine Catholic doctrine

 

[Illuminator]

Ahh yes, the silver tongue by which the whole world will be deceived according to the scripture. It heralds the close return of Jesus like never before . The message for all believers is, get your house in order....be aware of what constitutes the last movements of Earths history so that the overwhelming deception about to break upon humanity will not swallow you up.....the Lord is standing at the door.

So are you in favor of hatred, resentment, extremism and terrorism? Opposing these is a deception?

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

 

[quietthinker]

So are you in favor of hatred, resentment, extremism and terrorism? Opposing these is a deception?

The history of the Roman Catholic Church re those who uphold the word of God is recorded so none need be ignorant of its designs. Their core position and attitude towards those that hold a different view has never been rescinded not withstanding their smooth words. Deception is hereby verified. Wake up.

 

[Illuminator]

The history of the Roman Catholic Church re those who uphold the word of God is recorded so none need be ignorant of its designs. Their core position and attitude towards those that hold a different view has never been rescinded not withstanding their smooth words. Deception is hereby verified. Wake up.

You mean the false histories your made-in-America cult made up? Yes, I am familiar with them, and so is every historian in the last 50 years that doesn't buy your nonsense.

 

[quietthinker]

You mean the false histories your made-in-America cult made up? Yes, I am familiar with them, and so is every historian in the last 50 years that doesn't buy your nonsense.

You are in denial illuminator because you have not a love for the truth.

 

[BreadOfLife]

No, but my point was that these are leading trinitarians, especially Milliard Erickson. He is very well known as such. The point is, that even these men acknowledge that the doctrine is not taught in Scripture, they believe it wholeheartedly, but at least they can admit that much. You, on the other hand, cannot. BTW, I have much more quotes than just those.
This is why i cannot take you that seriously, until you begin your thesis with that point. Otherwise, it just shows naivety, incompetence, indoctrination and fanaticism. You agree, right?

James does not teach faith-works, he taught that one cannot have authentic faith, and be licentious and wicked at the same time. He was exposing false converts.

WRONG.

Those Trinitarians you listed simply teach that the Trinity is not EXPLICITLY taught.
There are MANY things in Scripture that aren't EXPLICITLY taught - but IMPLICITLY taught.

Protestants believe in a WIDE range of things that they believe are implicitly taught - like the idea that Mary had other children - when Scripture NEVER says this.
The Trinity is IMPLICITLY taught when you see the context of the following verses:
Gen. 1:26, Matt. 28:19, John 15:26, 1 Cor. 12:4-6, 2 Cor. 13:14, 1 John 5:7, Eph. 4:6, Psalm 68:5, Mal. 2:10, Isa. 63:16, 2 Cor. 1:3-4, John 3:16, John 8:41, 1 Thess. 3:13, Isa. 7:14, Isa. 9:6, John 1:1, John 1:3, John 8:58, John 10:30, John 15:9, John 20:28, Acts 5:3-4, 2 Cor. 4:4, Phil. 2:6, Col. 2:9, 1 Tim. 3:16, Heb. 1:8, Tit. 2:13, John 14:16-18, Luke 12:10, 2 Cor. 3:17, 2 Cor. 13:5, John 14:23, Acts 5:3-4.

YOUR problem - and the problem with ALL people who adhere to "Oneness" heresy is that you cherry-pick verses of Scripture instead of taking them ALL in their proper context.