Pope on secularism: Seek dialogue, but be ready for martyrdom [John Allen]

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By JOHN L. ALLEN JR.
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Facing the “plurality of value systems and ethical outlooks” associated with secularism, Pope Benedict XVI today urged Portuguese Christians to embrace the “nucleus” of their faith. The pontiff also hinted they should expect blowback, calling Christians to be ready for “the radical choice of martyrdom.”

Benedict hailed the secular separation of church and state for “opening up a new area of freedom for the church,” but also warned that the ethical pluralism can sow confusion about “the human meaning of life” and also “marginalize” the public role of religious faith.

During comments aboard the papal plane, Benedict nonetheless stressed the importance of dialogue with secular culture.
“The presence of secularism is something normal, but a separation of cult from life, a separation of secularism from cult and faith, is anomalous and must be overcome,” Benedict said. “The great challenge is for the two to meet and to discover their true identity … this, as I said, is a mission for Europe and a human necessity in our time.”

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Yes, us Christians must be prepared for the ultimate witness if necessary. The secular world is getting stronger and stronger; especially in Europe which was the birthing ground of radical thinkers such as Freud, Ingells, and Marx. The latter’s attempt to seperate God from humans just started in the 19th century, but it is starting to bloom now. The secular world is not interestd in dialouge, but wants to rid the world of religion all together. This si evident to the rampant atheist evangelism which is prevalent in our times. I sense a massive persecution such as the Soviet or Roman type is in order.If they will not be shown the truth by word, then they will by our blood. It is sad that it is such, but the world does not like the truth of Christ since He has shown their works to be evil. Ave Maria, may we hope that violence is not a consequence of this militant secularism,
 
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