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ECUMENISMNostra ætate Unitatis redintegratio
Gaudium et spes Lumen gentium
ec·u·me·nism principle of promoting unity among the world's Christian denominations.
in·ter·re·li·gious di·a·logue aims to promote unity between the major world religions.
in·ter·faith di·a·logue aims to promote unity between the Abrahamic faiths.
EXTRA ECCLESIAM
NULLA SALUS
I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me. —Jn 14: 6
Nicolas-Bernard Lepicie
For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these,
having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their
hearts, their conscience also bearing witness... —Rm 2: 14-16
We must...consider the members of the mystical body not only as they are in act, but as they are in potentiality. —Aquinas, Summa Theologica III q 8, art 3, ad 1
I. The Salvific Power of Christ
& II. Free will
“Let them all come to Rome!”
Those also can attain to salvation who through no fault of their own do not know the Gospel
of Christ or His Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace strive by their deeds to
do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of conscience. —Lumen gentium, XVI
All this holds true not only for Christians, but for all [people] of good will in whose hearts grace works in an unseen way...the Holy Spirit in a manner known only to God offers to [everyone] the possibility of being associated with this paschal mystery.
—Gaudium et spes, XXII
Creation of the Secretariat for Christian Unity
17 Representatives of non-Roman Churches attend
VATICAN II AD 1962
UNITATIS REDINTEGRATIO respectful/loving dialogue;
On the Restoration of Unity
Decree on Christian Ecumenism:
VATICAN II AD 1962
live a ‘life of grace’ as the Spirit is present and works among them.
UNITATIS REDINTEGRATIO
other denominations are “separated brethren” not ‘heretics’;
On the Restoration of Unity
all Christians have access to salvation through Christ.
VATICAN II AD 1962
Decree on Christian Ecumenism:
To those who kill: We are Christians. We are united in Blood.
—Pope Francis
CHRISTIANITY Our Lord Jesus Christ
Immanuel: God Incarnate
Son of God/Son of Man
The Alpha and the Omega
The Good Shepard
The Suffering Servant
The Sacrificial Lamb
The Savior of the World
JUDAISM Rabbi Yeshua ben Yosef
ISLAM Prophet Issa
ZOROASTRIANISM Ties via the Saoshyant
HINDUISM Avatar of Vishnu: Isha Putra
BUDDHISM Prophesied?: Golden Boat
CONFUCIANISM Parallel teachings
or common sense?DAOISM
SHINTO Kami-sama
ACROSS THE FAITHS
NOSTRA ÆTATE In our Time Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions:
With respect to those of the Jewish faith: ▪ share a bond that spiritually ties the people
of the New Covenant to Abraham; ▪ bequeathed the Revelation of the OT; ▪ esteem the Patriarchs, and the Prophets.
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With respect to those of the Islamic faith: ▪ adore and worship the one true God; ▪ recognize and honour Mary, and revere Jesus as a Prophet; ▪ await the Day of Judgment ; ▪ worship God especially through prayer, almsgiving and fasting.
T H E A B R A H A M I C F A I T H S
NOSTRA ÆTATE In our Time Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions:
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The Church decries hatred, persecutions, and displays of anti-Semitism, and anti-Muslim sentiment.
COMMON ORIGINS
Modern and common interpretations of the sacred texts
Understanding the Prophet’s many roles: prophet, judge, head of state and military commander
Judaism and Islam strive to meet halfway via:
Jewish-Muslim Dialogue
Jews and Muslims: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWP1nvy5C_U
Early Christian prayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRLFeldPG3Y
Christian-Muslim Dialogue
COMMON ORIGINS
CAODAISM is a definitive
syncretistic religion in that
it combines elements from
many of the world's main
religions: Buddhism,
Confucianism, Christianity,
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, as well
as Geniism, (religion
indigenous to Viet Nam).
SYNCRETISM
HINDUISM...[comprehends a] fruitfulness of myths [and a] searching philosophical inquiry.
— Nostra ætate, II
Swami Vivekananda
BUDDHISM
Hsüan-Tsang
...in its multiple forms acknowledges the radical insufficiency of this shifting world [and offers the eight-fold path toward enlightenment achieved by self-effort or] higher assistance.
— Nostra ætate, II
Denied citizenship Denied rights (marriage, etc.) Forced labour Human trafficking Torture
PERSECUTION Rohingya Muslims
The Dalai Lama meets with Aung San Suu Kyi
COMMON GROUND
Muslim-Buddhist Dialogue
▪ Belief in consequences for right and wrong actions; ▪ Belief in sanctity of natural world; ▪ Belief in the need to reach out to those of other faiths.
NOSTRA ÆTATE In our Time Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions:
With respect other great world faiths: ▪ God’s plan of salvation is meant for all; ▪ From ancient times down to the present, most people recognize and
have belief in a supreme being; ▪ The Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions.
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