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There is substantial reason to believe that the Catholic church inadvertently instigated the genesis of Islam. I know that in article 841 of the CCC says the following: 841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."[330]
Please give your take on whether the Catholic church accidentally created a monster too big to handle.
Thanks,
Lloyd
Lloyd,
The Christian church--there was no "Catholic" church until the Reformation--has its roots in Judaism. Islam arose, therefore, out of both these monotheistic religions. The genesis of anything is the past, so it's hardly accurate to say that the Christian church "inadvertently" gave rise to Islam. All past gives rise to all future. It is true that Muslims revere all of the Jewish and Christian prophets, and they regard Jesus as a great prophet second only to Muhammad. I totally disagree with your characterization of Islam as "a monster too big to handle." Our catechism plainly states that these people as well as every other religion is included in the plan of salvation. As such, they cannot be considered monstrous.
Pax Christi,
Deacon Tom
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| Comment | I'm ex-Departmrnt of Defence and Tom's answer characterizes the non-informastion that I've heard by the tons. I will overlook this as it's exactly the strategy that one might expect from a large organization who has placed operatives into every major organization in the world [incl. those schooled in political science at the Petagon] and must therefore be PC. For that matter I would treat these questions as if they were being asked by Muslims. While I realize that you can't SAY it, unless you're a complete idiot (and I know that's not the case} you must realize that Islam is [whether Tom resents my saying so or not] a "huge monster" and this monster hates the Catholic and all religions and would eat them for breakfast and then pop the bag were it possible.If you think that I'm some narrow-minded dimwit lead about by every wind of doctrine and slight of hand you couldn't be more off course. I'm a duely ordained and certified evangelical minister of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ properly trained in the Word Of Truth and have practiced Christianity since 1976. Like The Apostle Paul "I have determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ and Him crucified..." Jesus Christ Himself said, ye shall know the truth and the truth SHALL MAKE you free. The Truth frequently causes resentment but it Always makes one free...Tom is a good Catholic and will no doubt be an asset for many years now should Our Lord tarry. I was simply curious as to what kind of answer the Catholic church is handing out these days. Thanks, Lloyd | ||
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Tom Schott
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I am an ordained permanent deacon in Catholic church. Married with three children. I am able to answer questions about most aspects of our faith, from Scripture to prayer. My perspective is pastoral and progressive.
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Ordained to permanent diaconate in 1985. Parish work in hospice, RCIA, liturgy, evangelization, and adult education since then.
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