One man who is out to right many old "wrongs" in the Catholic church is Pope Francis. Some of the beliefs that are held in the church but contrary to the loving nature of God are being corrected by the Pope who was name The Man of The Year by TIME Magazine. I don't know if he truly said this, but read it below...
In his latest revelations, Pope Francis was quoted by Diversity Chronicle as
saying:
"Through humility, soul
searching, and prayerful contemplation we have gained a new understanding of
certain dogmas. The church no longer believes in a
literal hell where people suffer. This doctrine is incompatible with the
infinite love of God. God is not a judge but a friend and a lover of
humanity. God seeks not to condemn but only to embrace. Like the fable of
Adam and Eve, we see hell as a literary device.
Hell is merely a metaphor for the isolated soul, which like all souls
ultimately will be united in love with God.”
In a shocking speech that is
reverberating across the world, Pope Francis declared that:
“All religions are true, because
they are true in the hearts of all those who believe in them. What other kind
of truth is there? In the past, the church has been harsh on those it deemed
morally wrong or sinful. Today, we no longer judge.
Like a loving father, we never condemn our children. Our church is big enough
for heterosexuals and homosexuals, for the pro-life and the pro-choice! For
conservatives and liberals, even communists are welcome and have joined us. We
all love and worship the same God.”
In the last six months, Catholic cardinals, bishops and theologians have been deliberating in the Vatican City, in discussing the future of the church and redefining long-held Catholic doctrines and dogmas. The Third Vatican Council, is the largest and most important since the Second Vatican Council was concluded in 1962.
In the last six months, Catholic cardinals, bishops and theologians have been deliberating in the Vatican City, in discussing the future of the church and redefining long-held Catholic doctrines and dogmas. The Third Vatican Council, is the largest and most important since the Second Vatican Council was concluded in 1962.
Pope Francis convened the new
council to “finally finish the work of the Second Vatican Council.”
The Third Vatican Council concluded
with Pope Francis announcing that...
Catholicism is now a “modern and
reasonable religion, which has undergone evolutionary changes. The time has
come to abandon all intolerance. We must recognize
that religious truth evolves and changes. Truth is not absolute or set in stone.
Even atheists acknowledge the divine. Through acts of love and charity the
atheist acknowledges God as well, and redeems his own soul, becoming an active
participant in the redemption of humanity.”
One statement in the Pope’s speech has sent traditionalists into a fit of confusion and hysteria...
“God is changing and evolving as we
are, For God lives in us and in our hearts. When we spread love and kindness in
the world, we touch our own divinity and recognize it. The
Bible is a beautiful holy book, but like all great and ancient works, some
passages are outdated. Some even call for intolerance or judgement. The time
has come to see these verses as later interpolations, contrary to the message
of love and truth, which otherwise radiates through scripture. In accordance
with our new understanding, we will begin to ordain women as cardinals, bishops
and priests. In the future, it is my hope that we will have a woman pope one
day. Let no door be closed to women that is open to men!”
A few cardinals in the Catholic church
are against Pope Francis' latest declarations. Watch out for the report.
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