To: Fifthmark
The implication of the letter is clearly to attack the Pope as an "apostate". The title is called "From Ecumenism to Silent Apostasy: 25 "ears of Pontificate". The introduction states that "The ecumenism is not a stranger to this situation [i.e., the "silent apostasy" referred to in Ecclesia in Europa"]. This analysis of the thought of John Paul II (First Part) will show us that, not without a profound sadness, the ecumenical practices come from a no-catholic thought ()Second Part) and lead to apostasy )Third Part). The entire letter is filled with citations of John Paul II's writing. It is thus a direct attack on the Holy Father and falsely accusing him of apostasy. It completely misrepresents the true intentions of ecumenism, falsely describes the teaching of the Church, and deliberately does not mention Dominus Iesus Christus and the condemnations of religious relativism or syncretism. It is simply not an objective study, but rather an anti-Papal diatribe written in bad faith.
To: Unam Sanctam
The letter does make one direct accusation of apostasy, against Cardinal Kasper.
To: Unam Sanctam
1. What is ecumenism?
2. How is ecumenism strengthening the One True Church in face of the "silent apostasy" that is occuring in Europe and elsewhere?
3. What is the ultimate end of ecumenism and how will we know if it is successful?
To: Unam Sanctam
It is thus a direct attack on the Holy Father and falsely accusing him of apostasy.No, it doesn't accuse him of apostasy, but of promoting a false ecumenism which has led to a situation which he himself described as "the silent apostasy of Europe." This fact seems irrefutably obvious.
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