Pope Benedict XVI's positive view of Lutherans

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Without comprimising the Catholic faith, this article shows how Benedict XVI is open to dialog with Luther’s disciples.

Interesting eucumenical article:

catholicworldreport.com/Blog/939/the_pope_martin_luther_and_our_time.aspx

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I like this part of the article:

[SIGN]For those who think themselves more Catholic than the Pope, Benedict’s approach to Luther and to ecumenical action in general may displease. But for the rest of us, it was inspiring to see a German pope, addressing a group of German Lutherans and, without compromise to Catholicism, quoting Martin Luther. If full Christian unity in the west is ever to be restored this side of the Eschaton, it surely will come along the path trod by Pope Benedict: not watering down our specifically Catholic commitments but likewise not backtracking our steps in order to rejoin the road of recrimination and Christian apartheid. [/SIGN]
 
This is inspirational! The Shepherd goes after the lost one of the flock. Yes, i suppose some will grumble that the Pope is watering down catholicism, but, truth to be told, much of what Luther had to say against the administeration of the Church was bang on (I dont, of course, refer to his heresies here)! It’s only a proud fool who cannot accept that. And an even bigger, mean-hearted fool who refuses the shepherd to seek the lost sheep.

JP2 was a wonderful Pope, but Benedict has take us all by surprise with his warmth & humanity. God preserve him in his endevours :amen:
 
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too bad that we have to be in this situation though. Didn’t Luther once say that he never would’ve broke if he had known what would’ve happened? (referring to Calvin)
 
FreeSpirit1 said:
Without comprimising the Catholic faith, this article shows how Benedict XVI is open to dialog with Luther’s disciples.

Interesting eucumenical article:

catholicworldreport.com/Blog/939/the_pope_martin_luther_and_our_time.aspx

I like the comment by Suzanne Malavasic at the bottom of the page who found out that Luther added “alone” at the end of Romans 3:28

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Why would Benedict XVI not be open to dialogue? For someone as burdened as he, I can see why he would choose his battles and not waste his time on the futile ones. But I don’t see why any leader would not be open to dialogue with anyone.
 
FormerWarrior said:
Why would Benedict XVI not be open to dialogue? For someone as burdened as he, I can see why he would choose his battles and not waste his time on the futile ones. But I don’t see why any leader would not be open to dialogue with anyone.
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Yes, you’re right, it is expected of great leaders to enter in dialog with all.

I guess my post was more about learning from his example… I’ve been interested in ecumenism for a while, and found it positive that Benedict XVI, who appears to some too ‘conservative’ is in ecumenism as well.

thanks for your comment FormerWarrior!
 
The Church should be open to dialog with anyone, or any group. The Pope just reflects that view, as did Blessed John Paul II, Paul VI and John XXIII.

Hopefully, someday, those dialogs will pay off, with a rejoining of some of the various branches that all worship God in his three persons, and believe that Jesus is the Son of the Father.
 
From what I understand a documentry was released recently in Russia as a movie also about the two churchs EO/CC. Which was started and promoted by the Orthodox in Russia. Pope Benedict XVI checked the validity through the EO, then sent a taped interview which was added to the end of the movie. I’ve heard EWTN has a special out on it now. I haven’t caught this.

However my point is he is a very good man, and has gone a long way to promote unity. I’ve read his thinking in “Light of the World” about Lutherans. Yes he has remained in Dialogue with them.

The Old Catholic Church also as of September past. That was a result of V-II. And ecumencal councils cause some to fracture for a period to gain understanding, Not really uncommon in history.

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The_Old_Medic said:
The Church should be open to dialog with anyone, or any group. The Pope just reflects that view, as did Blessed John Paul II, Paul VI and John XXIII.

Hopefully, someday, those dialogs will pay off, with a rejoining of some of the various branches that all worship God in his three persons, and believe that Jesus is the Son of the Father.
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Yes, and I think it’s important for Christians to stand together rather than be so divided.
 
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