Pope Francis' First Social Media Prayer Focuses on 'Interfaith Unity' With Buddhists, Muslims

The Christian Post ^ | 1/8/16 | Katherine Webber

[Faith Presses On]

Pope Francis shared his first monthly prayer intention on social media Wednesday, with the focus of the prayer being on "interfaith unity."

The pope began his brief video, which was broadcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, by suggesting that because the majority of the world's inhabitants identify with some religion, this "should lead to a dialogue among religions. We should not stop praying for it and collaborating with those who think differently."

"Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in different ways. In this crowd, in this range of religions, there is only one certainty that we have for all: we are all children of God," Pope Francis continued in his minute-and-a-half video.

The pontiff goes on to suggest that "Only through dialogue will we be able to eliminate intolerance and discrimination," adding that dialogue is "a necessary condition for world peace."

"We must not cease praying for it or collaborating with those who think differently," the pope adds.

The pontiff concludes his message by calling on Christians to "spread my prayer request this month: that sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce fruits of peace and justice. I have confidence in your prayers."

As the pope speaks in the video, images of Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and Christians all worshipping at their respective holy places flash across the screen.

[Faith Presses On]

It seems to be a legitimate video from what I see, and it is nothing short of promoting "one world religion."

[Faith Presses On]

A few links to the video:

http://apostleshipofprayer.org/2016-intentions/

http://www.catholicsun.org/2016/01/07/popes-prayer-intentions-jan-2016-video/

http://saltandlighttv.org/blog/featured/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-january-2016

[bramps]

Someones off his meds again.

[Faith Presses On]

And the National Catholic Register:

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/edward-pentin/pope-to-video-monthly-prayer-intentions

[Fai Mao]

I could maybe see this with Lutherans an Eastern Orthodox. Not Buddhist and Muslims

[BenLurkin]

A great apostasy

[PGR88]

The Buddhists will be nice and at least won’t call for your head to be lopped-off when you aren’t around.

[Capt. Tom]

I could maybe see this with Lutherans an Eastern Orthodox. Not Buddhist and Muslims

Buddhists don't believe in worshiping a supernatural being.
Muslims make it clear, Jesus is just a prophet.

The Pope's Rodney King's "Why can't we all just get along" approach to the real world is doomed to failure. -tom

[shankbear]

Sellout pope. What a joke.

[doc maverick]

i’m sorry to say that the pope seems more interested in saving his own skin and the vatican from muslim attack than he is in saving the souls of his flock for eternity.

[stocksthatgoup]

Dope on a rope

[Lera]

(John 14:6) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Guess he missed that.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Bookmark to see what Catholics say about it.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

If I remember correctly, Buddhism beliefs can be in no god at all or in many gods. Then with Muslims you have the jihad god.

[Lera]

[[The pontiff goes on to suggest that “Only through dialogue will we be able to eliminate intolerance and discrimination,” adding that dialogue is “a necessary condition for world peace.”

“We must not cease praying for it or collaborating with those who think differently,” the pope adds. ]]

Who care about TRUTH says pope.

[Salvation]

What this is about:

January 2016

Pope's Intentions

Universal: Interreligious Dialogue - That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.

Evangelization: Christian Unity- That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

[Faith Presses On]

Agreed.

[MinuteGal]

Not us Missouri Synod Lutherans!

Leni

[Faith Presses On]

There are ways which are faithful to God’s Word for reaching out to those who don’t believe in Jesus Christ, and to love them even when they act as enemies, but what the Pope says in this video, and what’s shown, isn’t being faithful to God’s Word, I have to believe. There are many things not right with it, but just to mention a few: It makes Christianity just any other in the “crowd” of religions, and no more truthful than any other. Just one of the different paths taken by “seekers.” The underlying message is truth is what is truth for you, whoever you may be. It also focuses on man rather than God’s truth. And imagery-wise, it even reduces the Christian faith to the baby Jesus - not Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross for our sins and His Resurrection.

[rdcbn]

Hat tip to St Malachy

He called it right-almost 900 years ago