Globalization Must Be Regulated, Says John Paul II

Catholic.org ^ | 5.02.03 | Editor

[RedBloodedAmerican]

VATICAN CITY, MAY 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Citing what he sees as a lack of effective mechanisms to direct the process of globalization, John Paul II proposed "a new constitutional organization of the human family."

The Pope addressed the issue of "The Governance of Globalization" when he met today with some 70 scientists, writers, philosophers, economists, sociologists and jurists, members of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences. The "processes by which capital, goods, information, technology and knowledge are exchanged and circulated throughout the world today often elude the traditional mechanisms of regulatory control put in place by national governments and international agencies," the Holy Father said in his address.

"Special interests and the demands of the market frequently predominate over concern for the common good," he added. "This tends to leave the weaker members of society without adequate protection and can subject entire peoples and cultures to a formidable struggle for survival."

"Moreover, it is disturbing to witness a globalization that exacerbates the conditions of the needy, that does not sufficiently contribute to resolving situations of hunger, poverty and social inequality, that fails to safeguard the natural environment," the Pope said.

"These aspects of globalization can give rise to extreme reactions, leading to excessive nationalism, religious fanaticism and even acts of terrorism," he warned.

He continued: "All of this is far-removed from the concept of an ethically responsible globalization capable of treating all peoples as equal partners and not as passive instruments. Accordingly, there can be little doubt of the need for guidelines that will place globalization firmly at the service of authentic human development -- the development of every person and of the whole person -- in full respect of the rights and dignity of all."

The "true success of globalization will be measured by the extent that it enables every person to enjoy the basic goods of food and housing, of education and employment, of peace and social progress, of economic development and justice," the Pontiff said.

However, this "goal cannot be achieved without guidance from the international community and adequate regulation on the part of the worldwide political establishment," he continued.

Consequently, "now is the time to work together for a new constitutional organization of the human family, an organization that would be in a position to meet the new demands of a globalized world," the Pope said.

"This does not mean creating a 'global super-state,' but continuing the processes already under way to increase democratic participation and promote political transparency and accountability," he concluded.

[Kay Ludlow]

The way some of these market purists are acting, they would be condemning Jesus for being a "socialist.

I think Jesus advocated people acting in humanitarian ways as individuals, by making those choices. I'm entirely in favor of people choosing on their own to help others. I don't recall Jesus advocating that government do those things instead of individuals. One of the amazing things about Christianity is that we CAN choose - we can choose to live a godly life, we can choose to ask for forgiveness, or we can choose not to.

I see the Pope saying people aren't making the choices he thinks they should, therefore they should be regulated to make sure they do.

[FairOpinion]

He should stick to religion. He is head of Catholics, a religious leader, he should stay out of politics.

If he wants to do something good, he should look in his own back yard and weed out the pedophile priests and make sure such people won't be allowed into priesthood.

Instead, he is ignoring that and stick his nose into things which don't concern him, talking as if he had any authority to tell anyone what kind of government they should have.

He also received Tariq Aziz and by speaking out against the war, he supported Saddam, who murders thousands, inclduding those who dared practice their religion.

[houstonian]

Behold the High Priest for the Church of the New World Order!

[Desdemona]

Just because the Pope isn't a free-market purist automatically makes him a socialist?

I think sometimes the way the pope's words are presented creates comfussion. Last Sunday, the first Mass reading was from Acts, if you will recall, and did sound a lot like socialism. It was, however, volutary. That is what the pope wants. Some control over the megalomaniacs and dictators who exploit the less fortunate.

[gcruse]

"James Louis, get away from the wheelbarruh!
 You knows you don't know nothin' 'bout machinery!"
                                      --- Brother Dave Garner

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Aren't all churches coming together in unity?

The move toward the global church is called the "ecumenical movement." Spearheaded by the Roman Catholic Church, it is designed to bring all churches under the influence of the pope. Since the idea of love and unity is very appealing, many Christians have welcomed the idea, without thinking it through. How can an evangelical Christian, saved by faith alone, be in unity with a Roman Catholic who believes in salvation by good works? The result is always a watering down of the simple, pure gospel.

In his book, Smokescreens (you can read it online), Jack Chick explains why it is important for us to witness to Catholics, rather than accepting them as brothers and sisters in Christ. We must love them enough to tell them the truth! Some will become angry, others will respond in faith. But if we truly love them, we won't hold back the truth.

For more information in this subject, we make available a number of books (see Books: Catholicism). In addition, you can read online a comparison of the current catechism with the Bible, showing how it teaches a false gospel, written by Rick Jones (see Understanding Roman Catholicism).

When I was a kid, I thought Jack Chick was just "interesting". Now it seems he may have, after all this time, been sying what needed to be said.

[Mustang]

Sounds as if the Pope got hold of the Hildebeast's college thesis.

Mustang sends from "Malpaso" News.

[Cacique]

bump for later

[stands2reason]

What, is the RCC now an arm of the UN? What, exactly, does globalization have to do with religion? Does JPII ever mention that (religion) anymore?

[Nick Danger]

Anything that can regulate Globalization is by definition extra-terrestrial. Let's hope the Pope was referring to God, and not, you know, them.

[uncbuck]

I'm reminded of the old days, before there were alternative news sources, when only God hating liberals ran the press.

The entire speach is not posted above, just as the letter that was sent to the President was never out for publication and the sex scandal in the church is constantly in the headlines printing names of priests which have been aquitted.

The Pope, is attacked, because he sees materialism as a danger to man's soul, he was advising the President about his moral duty to be sure that war is the only answer, and because he is not quoted properly in a God-hating press regarding the evil deeds of a small percentage of ex-clergy.

Materialism is an evil that does pervade our society, and the Pope has a duty to warn and remind us about it. He is concerned, and rightly so, with our move toward replacing the True-God with the "Almighty Dollar".

The Pope sent the President a PRIVATE letter, at least I have not seen it. I do know that the catechism of the Church says that a leader must be absolutely sure that war is a last resort, that it is morally justified and done in such a way that innocents are protected. All of which GWB assures us was the case.(I believe the President was justified.)

The general press never mentions that the sexual scandal in the Catholic Church involves less than 1 tenth of a percent of the clergy, and that represents a lower percentage of sexual preditors than in the general population. That's not to say that the ministers involved should not be punished under the law, and that the Pope should perhaps be more vocal about it (Maybe he is, but the God-Hating liberal press won't print it).

In this world of political correctness, there is only one thing that's still open to true un-constrained hateful bashing, The Roman Catholic Church. Even many of my fellow christians of other denominations have a tendancy to do so.

[Victorious]

"And I beheld another Beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon. And he exercises all the power of the first Beast before him and causes the earth and them that dwell therein to worship the first beast ( world government), whose deadly wound was healed. The Pope/Vatican seems to be fulfilling this prophecy in Revelation 13.
If he is indeed the False Prophet--leader of apostate Christianity, we will see him making more statements like this. He will push for recognition, obedience to, and worship of the U.N. or whatever new name they come up with for World Government which fulfills the prophecy of the first Beast in this same chapter.

[Dog Gone]

"This does not mean creating a 'global super-state,' but continuing the processes already under way to increase democratic participation and promote political transparency and accountability," he concluded.

No, but he wants a planetary constitution to be drafted, which is the same damn thing. The Catholic Church should stick to running its own affairs, instead of trying to run the entire world.

[Pyro7480]

I'm reminded of the old days, before there were alternative news sources, when only God hating liberals ran the press.

In this world of political correctness, there is only one thing that's still open to true un-constrained hateful bashing, The Roman Catholic Church. Even many of my fellow christians of other denominations have a tendancy to do so.

AMEN to that! Everything you said in that post is absolutely right.

[uncbuck]

"How can an evangelical Christian, saved by faith alone, be in unity with a Roman Catholic who believes in salvation by good works?"

That is not what we believe. Faith alone is the way to salvation. Good works is a by product of that faith.

This is a common misconception of other christians.

"In addition, you can read online a comparison of the current catechism with the Bible, showing how it teaches a false gospel, written by Rick Jones ..."

I wonder if you have a copy of the Roman Catholic catechism, or just what James' interpretation of it is?

[uncbuck]

"How can an evangelical Christian, saved by faith alone, be in unity with a Roman Catholic who believes in salvation by good works? "

Also, good works are a by-product of my faith, and therefore evil works would be a by-product of non-faith.

But according to what you have posted, than as long as I have faith, I can commit evil works, and still be saved?

[houstonian]

The ecumenism of the Roman Catholic Church is an aspect of the papal policy of assimilating local religions in whatever foreign lands they enter. Incidentally, this assimilationist policy finds expression in the infamous photo of JP2 kissing the Koran. The long-held policy of assimilation also explains the syncretistic elements of the Roman Catholic Church such as Mariolatry, High Mass, Sacramentalism, etc., none of which are evident in the New Testament Church of the Book of Acts and Apostolic Letters.

Beyond ecumenism, the danger of the Roman Catholic Church has been long recognized by Americans in its antipathy to separation of Church and State. The popes have historically held (and never recanted) the subordination of the State to Church--that is, subordination to the papacy of the Roman Catholic Church. With the communications revolution of the 20th century globalizing politics, commerce, technology, etc., the pope has reset the sights of institutional policy.

[1john2 3and4]

we will see him making more statements like this

and when he (or another with his title) speaks of these and similar things ex cathedra....wont THAT be interesting!

im kinda surprised this hasnt been mentioned

[Victorious]

Yes, it will be interesting, exciting and scarey all at the same time! Because we are seeing prophecy fulfilled.

[uncbob]

Me thinks the Pope has been out of it for some time now and the left wingers at the Vatican are putting this stuff out in his name