Benedict XVI Thanks Muslims for Letter

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Benedict XVI Thanks Muslims for Letter

Papal Willing to Receive a Delegation of the Signers

VATICAN CITY, NOV. 29, 2007 (Zenit.org).- In a response to an open letter sent by 138 Muslim scholars to Benedict XVI and Christian leaders, the Pope affirmed the importance of dialogue and mutual respect and acceptance.

The Muslims’ letter, sent Oct. 13, was written on the occasion of the end of the month of Ramadan, and titled “A Common Word Between Us and You.”

zenit.org/article-21148?l=english

I’m what other Catholics are thinking about this gesture and response.

 

[revelations]

ditto that.

What an awesome reply.

 

[Madaglan]

Obey his [God’s] sacred will? … Hmmm… what can that be? Perhaps that all persons come to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ?

 

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Obey his [God’s] sacred will? … Hmmm… what can that be? Perhaps that all persons come to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ?

Without ignoring or downplaying our differences as Christians and Muslims," the papal note said, “we can and therefore should look to what unites us, namely, belief in the one God, the provident Creator and universal Judge who at the end of time will deal with each person according to his or her actions. We are all called to commit ourselves totally to him and to obey his sacred will.”

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[christcnection1]

I thought it was loving, respectful, but firm. I also found it open, charitable, but not watered-down. Although the Muslim scholars may view this letter in light of their own beliefs, I believe it’s a message they too can embrace.

This was a good response in my opinion, and will likely pave the way for healthy dialogue.

 

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This was a good response in my opinion, and will likely pave the way for healthy dialogue.

I believe that is the hope.