So Much for respect and working together?
Pretty hard to be hopeful when there is so much dis-trust, fear, and and narrow mindedness on our small little planet. Can we not let our light shine in this world, and let the power of God’s Spirit do the rest. It appears that many would say NO-No-No!
Sydney, Aug. 16, 2007 (CWNews.com) - Islamic leaders in Australia may encourage participation in the 2008 World Youth Day celebration, in exchange for a promise from Catholic leaders that there will be no effort to convert young people of other faiths, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.
Organizers of World Youth Day in Sydney had issued an invitation for other religious groups to join in the planning and participate in the celebration. The Islamic group responded positively, saying that the event could help “break down barriers” in Australia. (Muslim organizations have offered their halls and facilities to help house participants in WYD.)
Here are some Individual Catholic Reactions from the USA:
-If other religious denominations are being included it is NO LONGER CATHOLIC. That is a big mistake.
-So the Moslems down under have forced the hand of the evangelization leaders with the leaders’ promise not to evangelize. My hat is off to the Moslems on this one; they have gutted half the program with one concession.
-WYD is a bunch of N.O. nonsense that does nothing to promote Catholicism–it is just one big party. And the fact that these infidels even proposed this nutty idea ought to indicate to every Catholic how far from authentic Catholic teaching Vatican II-style ecumenism has led the Church. Rome is in great danger from the spread of indifferentism. The Lord promised protection from the gates of Hell, but He didn’t say anything about protecting us from the stupid bishops.
It would seem that some are ashamed, and that we should apologize for seeking to lead Jews and Muslims to Christ. Not I!
All this serves to lull our intellect into thinking that Islam is just as benevolent a religion as any other.
Should the speakers modify their speeches and homilies so as not to offend anyone? Most Catholic schools and colleges do that quite well now…
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