[CynicalBear]

>>“The Church is not a moral institution that goes around pointing its finger at people,” Woelki said.<<

Now there’s a feller rooted in scripture. /s

[Mrs. Don-o]

I doubt that Woelki' total ecclesiology is reflected in that one line -- (((rolls eyes)) --- but it's true that the Church's main job is extending the Good News of Christ's gift of salvation to every person. Its ffirst and essential mission is winning souls, not condemnation.

Recommended reading: 1 Corinthian 13>

That is not to say that moral judgment is unnecessary; far from it. The reason Woelki is being ambushed by the gays with their typical crudity and fury is that he represents and expresses a moral judment against sin. And after "neither do I condemn you" comes "Go now, and sin no more." (John 8:11). Still, he is right when he says, like Jesus, that "I did not come to judge the world, but to save it."

That's John 12:46. For fellers who are rooted in Scripture.

[one Lord one faith one baptism]

sure wish he would have mentioned Jesus Christ when describing what the Church is.
is there one bishop left in the world that is not ashamed of the Gospel???
the reason the Church exists is for the salvation of lost souls, not to make people “happy”
the falling away continues on course......