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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
"Everything, even human differences, leads to the greater good of the Church,” said Saint Pope John XXIII at a gathering of bishops from around the world. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Although I sometimes struggle to keep such a positive view, I agree. I think of the wide variety of circumstances, successes and failures, strengths and weaknesses, and differing personalities of the saints.
I agree, if everyone thought the same and had the same experiences, we wouldn't grow as human beings and I don't think we could ever truly grow as Church without our differences. It's sometimes difficult to dialogue with someone who doesn't believe the same things as me, but I find I learn more about another culture or religion or perspective, and more often than not these interactions strengthen my faith more than they challenge it.
Yes, sometimes differences seem like such an obstacle in our faith journey, but they can lead to growth in our understanding...just think of how have heresies helped in the development of doctrine.
Although I sometimes struggle to keep such a positive view, I agree. I think of the wide variety of circumstances, successes and failures, strengths and weaknesses, and differing personalities of the saints.
ReplyDeleteI agree, if everyone thought the same and had the same experiences, we wouldn't grow as human beings and I don't think we could ever truly grow as Church without our differences. It's sometimes difficult to dialogue with someone who doesn't believe the same things as me, but I find I learn more about another culture or religion or perspective, and more often than not these interactions strengthen my faith more than they challenge it.
ReplyDeleteYes, sometimes differences seem like such an obstacle in our faith journey, but they can lead to growth in our understanding...just think of how have heresies helped in the development of doctrine.
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