spanish man destroys muslim after reading 'the people vs muhammad'

This division relates not only to our own internal understanding of teaching about articles of faith and sacramental beliefs, but the way in which the Catholic Church should deal with other religions. This division appears to permeate the Church, and can be seen not only amongst the laity, but also within the ranks of Catholicism’s highest prelates. Catholics today argue over long-established teachings which, as recently as fifty years ago, were accepted without dissent. It seems that there has never been so much division within the Church over basic doctrine. There is even a not entirely uncommon misconception that papal opinion, when it touches on any subject related to faith, rises to the level of infallibility. Once an idea is out in the wild as something “the pope said”, it becomes difficult to ever take back. Particularly in a modern context, where global news is instantaneously available, papal opinions spread far, and fast. This has a real impact on the understanding of whatever issue is being touched upon, for both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. His words - particularly when expressed not through an interview or sermon, but an official document - signal, at least implictly, that his opinion is in fact the belief of the Church. A Pope’s opinions, however, when shared with the public, carry more weight because of the authority of his office than would the opinions of another, lesser prelate. Popes are certainly free to have personal opinions. 253)Īs the situation in the Middle East escalates, and the violence of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) spills rivers of innocent Christian blood, this statement seems incongruous with reality. Juan de Ribera, Viceroy and Bishop of Valencia (1568-1611), Supervising the Expulsion of Moriscos Francisco Domingo Marques, 1912įor Islamic scholars, there is a statement in the apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, which is particularly troubling:įaced with disconcerting episodes of violent fundamentalism, our respect for true followers of Islam should lead us to avoid hateful generalisations, for authentic Islam and the proper reading of the Koran are opposed to every form of violence. A Letter from the Vatican on Traditionis Custodes.A Warning to the Carmelites of Fairfield.A Supreme Moment of Decision, Courtesy of “Divine Worship”.Clandestine Ordinations Against Church Law: Lessons from Cardinal Wojtyła and Cardinal Slipyj.

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Spanish man destroys muslim after reading 'the people vs muhammad'