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To: Francisco
It is disturbing that many Catholics have adopted a philosophical preference for Islam over Judaism. Furthermore, in some instances, some prominent Catholics have even made the unfortunate suggestion that there is much commonality between the true Faith and the religion of Islam.

No footnotes and no quotes. Many Catholics? I don't think so.

10 posted on 05/06/2004 10:55:18 AM PDT by siunevada
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To: siunevada; Francisco
I've seen and heard enough in Catholic circles to agree this is common. For example, our Priest indicates a pro-palestinian slant sometimes in his comments. This is due to mistaken view of who is the 'oppressed' in the mideast, and, well, Catholics have to stand for the 'oppressed'.

24 posted on 05/06/2004 11:14:36 AM PDT by WOSG (http://freedomstruth.blogspot.com - I salute our brave fallen.)
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To: siunevada
No footnotes and no quotes. Many Catholics? I don't think so.

From Vatican II:

In Lumen Gentium §16:

But the plan of salvation ( propositum salutis ) also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. In the first place ( in primis ) among these there are the Moslems, who, professing to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one and merciful God, who on the last day will judge mankind ( qui fidem Abrahae se tenere profitentes, nobiscum Deum adorant unicum, etc. ).

From Nostra Aetate's §3:

Upon the Moslems, too, the Church looks with esteem. They adore one God, living and enduring, merciful and all-powerful, Maker of heaven and earth and Speaker to men (qui unicum Deum adorant etc...., homines allocutum). They strive to submit wholeheartedly even to His inscrutable decrees (cuius occultis etiam decretis toto animo se submittere student), just as did Abraham, with whom the Islamic faith is pleased to associate itself.

From Nostra Aetate §3:

"Though they do not acknowledge Jesus as God, they revere Him as a prophet. They also honor Mary, His virgin Mother; at times they call on her, too, with devotion."

From Nostra Aetate §3:

Although in the course of the centuries many quarrels and hostilities have arisen between Christians and Moslems, this most sacred Synod urges all to forget the past and to strive sincerely for mutual understanding. On behalf of all mankind, let them make common cause of safeguarding and fostering social justice, moral values, peace, and freedom.

Maybe not Catholics, but definitely Catholicism. The Church was obviously ignorant of the historic fact that Allah is not, and was never, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.

38 posted on 05/06/2004 11:27:24 AM PDT by D Rider
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