[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.

[CynicalBear]

>>I doubt that Woelki' total ecclesiology is reflected in that one line -- (((rolls eyes))<<

Yeah right. That’s why he followed it with this line.

“The Church is for me a community of seekers and believers and the Church would like to help people find their hapiness in life.”

That’s the Church purpose for him? To help people find happiness? Not salvation, not conviction of sin and repentance, and not spiritual guidance but to find happiness in this world.

[SuziQ]

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.

As my dear departed Mama used to say, "You can catch more flies with honey, than with vinegar".

If you want folks to HEAR the Word of God, you have to be sure they are listening to you.