Pope Francis Declares That Christian Fundamentalists Are "A Scourge"
Dec 4, 2019 17:55:53 #
By Michael Snyder/End of the American Dream
December 04, 2019
Why is it that everyone wants to attack Christian fundamentalists these days?
On the political front, globalism may have lost some momentum, but in religious circles who practice politics, it is steaming right along.
The push for a one world religion is happening right out in the open, and very few people seem alarmed by it.
On November 18th, Pope Francis made some extremely controversial remarks, but those remarks really didn't get much attention from the mainstream media. Of course if the Pope had targeted the L***Q community or some other favored "in group," it would have instantly made headlines all over the globe.
But he didn't. Instead, Pope Francis specifically attacked fundamentalists, and in today's world that is considered to be politically correct and perfectly okay. The following comes from the official transcript of the remarks that the Pope made on the 18th of November.:
"Beware of the fundamentalist groups: everyone has his own. In Argentina too there is a little fundamentalist corner. And let us try, with fraternity, to go forward.
Fundamentalism is a scourge and all religions have some kind of fundamentalist first cousin there, which forms a group."
Ostensibly, these remarks apply to fundamentalists from all religions. But by mentioning Argentina, the Pope made it exceedingly clear who his real target was.
There aren't any "Muslim fundamentalists" or "Hindu fundamentalists" in Argentina. The fundamentalists that he was referring to are the Christian fundamentalists in Argentina, and in the very next sentence he denounced such people as "a scourge".
Of course "a scourge" is another way of saying "a plague", and what do we try to do to "a plague" when one breaks out?
That is something to think about.
We reported on the tremendous growth of Evangelicals (while Catholics saw deep declines) in Argentina in one of our news reports last week. These dramatic changes have no doubt caught the Pope's attention.
And although the term "fundamentalist" is now sometimes used to refer to other religions, from the very beginning it has always been a Christian term. The following comes from the Encyclopedia Britannica...
"Christian fundamentalism, movement in American Protestantism that arose in the late 19th century in reaction to theological modernism, which aimed to revise traditional Christian beliefs to accommodate new developments in the natural and social sciences, especially the theory of biological evolution.
"In keeping with traditional Christian doctrines concerning biblical interpretation, the mission of Jesus Christ, and the role of the church in society, fundamentalists affirmed a core of Christian beliefs that included the historical accuracy of the Bible, the imminent and physical Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and Christ's Virgin Birth, Resurrection, and Atonement."
Fundamentalism became a significant phenomenon in the early 20th century and remained an influential movement in American society into the 21st century.
So what is a "Christian fundamentalist"?
Well, it is basically someone that believes the Bible is literally true, that believes that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again, and that believes that Jesus is coming back someday.
In other words, the Pope considers millions upon millions of American Christians to be a plague that is infecting our planet.
During those same remarks on the 18th of November, the Pope also once again pushed his "interreligious cooperation" agenda.:
"As I said during the World Conference of Human Fraternity: "There is no alternative: we will either build the future together or there will not be a future. Religions, in particular, cannot renounce the urgent task of building bridges between peoples and cultures.
The time has come when religions should more actively exert themselves, with courage and audacity, and without pretence, to help the human family deepen the capacity for reconciliation, the vision of hope and the concrete paths of peace" (4 February 2019). Our religious traditions are a necessary source of inspiration to foster a culture of encounter.
It is fundamental for there to be interreligious cooperation, based on the promotion of sincere and respectful dialogue that goes towards unity without confusion, maintaining identities. But a unity that transcends the mere political pact."
This Pope has become increasingly aggressive in his efforts to foster unity among the various major religions of the world.
Last month, he held a much publicized meeting with Thailand's supreme Buddhist patriarch Somdej Phra Maha Muneewong. That historic meeting was held at Bangkok's famous Ratchabophit Temple, and the Pope met with the Buddhist patriarch directly in front of a 150-year-old gold statue of Buddha. The Pope even removed his shoes as a sign of respect for the Buddhist temple.
Pope Francis also brought a gift for the Buddhist patriarch. It was a copy of a document entitled "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" which the Pope and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar both signed in Abu Dhabi last February. The following is what Vatican News had to say about the exchange of this gift.:
'Pope Francis presented gifts to the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch, including a copy of the Abu Dhabi Declaration on "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together". The Pope signed the document together with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates in February this year.'
According to Cardinal Ayuso, including the Abu Dhabi Declaration among the gifts exchanged, highlighted the importance of spreading its message on Human Fraternity for peace and coexistence beyond the Middle East to Asia.
"Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" sounds like an innocent title, but it is actually a loose blueprint for uniting the various religions of the world.
For example, at one point in the document it specifically says that the fact that there is such a diversity of religions in the world has been "willed by God in His wisdom"...
"The pluralism and the diversity of religions, colour, sex, race and language are willed by God in His wisdom, through which He created human beings. This divine wisdom is the source from which the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different derives. Therefore, the fact that people are forced to adhere to a certain religion or culture must be rejected, as too the imposition of a cultural way of life that others do not accept"
In other words, this document is saying that God is pleased with all of the religions of the world and that they exist because it was His will for them to do so.
And the document concludes with an appeal for "reconciliation and fraternity" among the various religions of the world in order that "universal peace" may be achieved...
In conclusion, our aspiration is that:
this Declaration may constitute an invitation to reconciliation and fraternity among all believers, indeed among believers and non-believers, and among all people of good will;
this Declaration may be an appeal to every upright conscience that rejects deplorable violence and blind extremism; an appeal to those who cherish the values of tolerance and fraternity that are promoted and encouraged by religions;
this Declaration may be a witness to the greatness of faith in God that unites divided hearts and elevates the human soul;
this Declaration may be a sign of the closeness between East and West, between North and South, and between all who believe that God has created us to understand one another, cooperate with one another and live as brothers and sisters who love one another.
This is what we hope and seek to achieve with the aim of finding a universal peace that all can enjoy in this life."
https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=3655#I7QUIGzgVMlrv1Zd.99
December 04, 2019
Why is it that everyone wants to attack Christian fundamentalists these days?
On the political front, globalism may have lost some momentum, but in religious circles who practice politics, it is steaming right along.
The push for a one world religion is happening right out in the open, and very few people seem alarmed by it.
On November 18th, Pope Francis made some extremely controversial remarks, but those remarks really didn't get much attention from the mainstream media. Of course if the Pope had targeted the L***Q community or some other favored "in group," it would have instantly made headlines all over the globe.
But he didn't. Instead, Pope Francis specifically attacked fundamentalists, and in today's world that is considered to be politically correct and perfectly okay. The following comes from the official transcript of the remarks that the Pope made on the 18th of November.:
"Beware of the fundamentalist groups: everyone has his own. In Argentina too there is a little fundamentalist corner. And let us try, with fraternity, to go forward.
Fundamentalism is a scourge and all religions have some kind of fundamentalist first cousin there, which forms a group."
Ostensibly, these remarks apply to fundamentalists from all religions. But by mentioning Argentina, the Pope made it exceedingly clear who his real target was.
There aren't any "Muslim fundamentalists" or "Hindu fundamentalists" in Argentina. The fundamentalists that he was referring to are the Christian fundamentalists in Argentina, and in the very next sentence he denounced such people as "a scourge".
Of course "a scourge" is another way of saying "a plague", and what do we try to do to "a plague" when one breaks out?
That is something to think about.
We reported on the tremendous growth of Evangelicals (while Catholics saw deep declines) in Argentina in one of our news reports last week. These dramatic changes have no doubt caught the Pope's attention.
And although the term "fundamentalist" is now sometimes used to refer to other religions, from the very beginning it has always been a Christian term. The following comes from the Encyclopedia Britannica...
"Christian fundamentalism, movement in American Protestantism that arose in the late 19th century in reaction to theological modernism, which aimed to revise traditional Christian beliefs to accommodate new developments in the natural and social sciences, especially the theory of biological evolution.
"In keeping with traditional Christian doctrines concerning biblical interpretation, the mission of Jesus Christ, and the role of the church in society, fundamentalists affirmed a core of Christian beliefs that included the historical accuracy of the Bible, the imminent and physical Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and Christ's Virgin Birth, Resurrection, and Atonement."
Fundamentalism became a significant phenomenon in the early 20th century and remained an influential movement in American society into the 21st century.
So what is a "Christian fundamentalist"?
Well, it is basically someone that believes the Bible is literally true, that believes that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again, and that believes that Jesus is coming back someday.
In other words, the Pope considers millions upon millions of American Christians to be a plague that is infecting our planet.
During those same remarks on the 18th of November, the Pope also once again pushed his "interreligious cooperation" agenda.:
"As I said during the World Conference of Human Fraternity: "There is no alternative: we will either build the future together or there will not be a future. Religions, in particular, cannot renounce the urgent task of building bridges between peoples and cultures.
The time has come when religions should more actively exert themselves, with courage and audacity, and without pretence, to help the human family deepen the capacity for reconciliation, the vision of hope and the concrete paths of peace" (4 February 2019). Our religious traditions are a necessary source of inspiration to foster a culture of encounter.
It is fundamental for there to be interreligious cooperation, based on the promotion of sincere and respectful dialogue that goes towards unity without confusion, maintaining identities. But a unity that transcends the mere political pact."
This Pope has become increasingly aggressive in his efforts to foster unity among the various major religions of the world.
Last month, he held a much publicized meeting with Thailand's supreme Buddhist patriarch Somdej Phra Maha Muneewong. That historic meeting was held at Bangkok's famous Ratchabophit Temple, and the Pope met with the Buddhist patriarch directly in front of a 150-year-old gold statue of Buddha. The Pope even removed his shoes as a sign of respect for the Buddhist temple.
Pope Francis also brought a gift for the Buddhist patriarch. It was a copy of a document entitled "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" which the Pope and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar both signed in Abu Dhabi last February. The following is what Vatican News had to say about the exchange of this gift.:
'Pope Francis presented gifts to the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch, including a copy of the Abu Dhabi Declaration on "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together". The Pope signed the document together with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates in February this year.'
According to Cardinal Ayuso, including the Abu Dhabi Declaration among the gifts exchanged, highlighted the importance of spreading its message on Human Fraternity for peace and coexistence beyond the Middle East to Asia.
"Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" sounds like an innocent title, but it is actually a loose blueprint for uniting the various religions of the world.
For example, at one point in the document it specifically says that the fact that there is such a diversity of religions in the world has been "willed by God in His wisdom"...
"The pluralism and the diversity of religions, colour, sex, race and language are willed by God in His wisdom, through which He created human beings. This divine wisdom is the source from which the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different derives. Therefore, the fact that people are forced to adhere to a certain religion or culture must be rejected, as too the imposition of a cultural way of life that others do not accept"
In other words, this document is saying that God is pleased with all of the religions of the world and that they exist because it was His will for them to do so.
And the document concludes with an appeal for "reconciliation and fraternity" among the various religions of the world in order that "universal peace" may be achieved...
In conclusion, our aspiration is that:
this Declaration may constitute an invitation to reconciliation and fraternity among all believers, indeed among believers and non-believers, and among all people of good will;
this Declaration may be an appeal to every upright conscience that rejects deplorable violence and blind extremism; an appeal to those who cherish the values of tolerance and fraternity that are promoted and encouraged by religions;
this Declaration may be a witness to the greatness of faith in God that unites divided hearts and elevates the human soul;
this Declaration may be a sign of the closeness between East and West, between North and South, and between all who believe that God has created us to understand one another, cooperate with one another and live as brothers and sisters who love one another.
This is what we hope and seek to achieve with the aim of finding a universal peace that all can enjoy in this life."
https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=3655#I7QUIGzgVMlrv1Zd.99
Dec 4, 2019 18:01:31 #
Zemirah wrote:
By Michael Snyder/End of the American Dream br De... (show quote)
Pope Francis is not a real Pope.
Dec 4, 2019 18:04:23 #
Zemirah wrote:
By Michael Snyder/End of the American Dream br De... (show quote)
The Bible plainly states that there will always be wars and rumors of war. If a one world religion is established, it will be Muslim and a great number of dead Christians.
They are all over the world and no one is fighting back. As long as we all just roll over
this will continue.
Dec 4, 2019 18:07:19 #
Zemirah wrote:
Why is it that everyone wants to attack Christian fundamentalists these days?
Why is it that everyone wants to attack Christian fundamentalists these days?
Because fundamentalists make a caricature out of christianity, they seem to have no relation to christian values that apply to the good aspects of how you treat fellow man.
Dec 4, 2019 18:12:42 #
Zemirah wrote:
By Michael Snyder/End of the American Dream br De... (show quote)
I wonder how Doc110 feels about all of this and if he has bought into this new popes message?
Dec 4, 2019 18:13:50 #
bahmer wrote:
I wonder how Doc110 feels about all of this and if he has bought into this new popes message?
What happened at the Vatican was sinful.
Dec 4, 2019 18:19:48 #
Carol Kelly wrote:
What happened at the Vatican was sinful.
Doc110 was or is a zealot for the Roman Catholic Faith and would attack all and any that dared to attack the Roman Catholic Church in any way. That is the reason for my question as he had attacked Rose42, Zemirah and others during a discussion regarding the Roman Catholic Church before.
Dec 4, 2019 18:35:24 #
No, he is, however, the Pontifex Maximus.
The pontifex maximus (Latin, "greatest priest," literally means "Greatest Pontiff") was the high priest of the Ancient Roman College of Pontiffs. This was the most important position in the ancient Roman pagan religion, open only to patricians until 254 B.C.E., (when a plebeian first occupied this post.)
The title Pontifex Maximus is mentioned numerous times by the early church fathers (particularly by Tertullian), but it was not applied to a Christian bishop. The early church fathers say that the Pontifex Maximus was the "King of Heathendom", the evil high priest of the pagan mystery religion of Rome.
The pope (Latin: papa from Greek: πάππας pappas, "father"), is also known as the supreme pontiff (pontifex maximus), (a title the pope has had ever since Constantine) meaning he is the bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, and also seen as the rightful head of all religions on earth.
Since 1929, the pope has also been head of state of Vatican City, a city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy.
The pontifex maximus (Latin, "greatest priest," literally means "Greatest Pontiff") was the high priest of the Ancient Roman College of Pontiffs. This was the most important position in the ancient Roman pagan religion, open only to patricians until 254 B.C.E., (when a plebeian first occupied this post.)
The title Pontifex Maximus is mentioned numerous times by the early church fathers (particularly by Tertullian), but it was not applied to a Christian bishop. The early church fathers say that the Pontifex Maximus was the "King of Heathendom", the evil high priest of the pagan mystery religion of Rome.
The pope (Latin: papa from Greek: πάππας pappas, "father"), is also known as the supreme pontiff (pontifex maximus), (a title the pope has had ever since Constantine) meaning he is the bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, and also seen as the rightful head of all religions on earth.
Since 1929, the pope has also been head of state of Vatican City, a city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy.
Carol Kelly wrote:
Pope Francis is not a real Pope.
Dec 4, 2019 18:36:17 #
Dec 4, 2019 18:40:10 #
Carol Kelly wrote:
The Bible plainly states that there will always be wars and rumors of war. If a one world religion is established, it will be Muslim and a great number of dead Christians.
They are all over the world and no one is fighting back. As long as we all just roll over
this will continue.
They are all over the world and no one is fighting back. As long as we all just roll over
this will continue.
There are muzzies in America too. Who do you think shot my brother Sean? I don't advise this for your safety, but if you go into a mosque any mosque you'll find religion of peace no.
Dec 4, 2019 18:41:37 #
Carol Kelly wrote:
What happened at the Vatican was sinful.
Kissing the mullah's ring? Yes.
Dec 4, 2019 18:55:23 #
Lt. Rob Polans ret. wrote:
There are muzzies in America too. Who do you think shot my brother Sean? I don't advise this for your safety, but if you go into a mosque any mosque you'll find religion of peace no.
I don’t think I’ll be going into any mosque ever. I wish there were none in America, but every time I go to a doctor, I drive past a mosque. Never thought the day would come.
Dec 4, 2019 19:00:58 #
Dec 4, 2019 19:30:26 #
Zemirah wrote:
No, he is, however, the Pontifex Maximus.
But, he is still human..and we are ALL imperfect..him included. We also ALL have 'free will' and are not legally bound nor morally obligated to accept anything we (personally) don't agree with and/or approve of. Of course accepting responsibility for your choice(s) obviously goes with this..but this IS between you and wh**ever 'higher authority' (and it's beliefs) you have chosen to recognize and follow (and noone else).
Dec 4, 2019 19:31:38 #
Carol Kelly wrote:
The Bible plainly states that there will always be wars and rumors of war. If a one world religion is established, it will be Muslim and a great number of dead Christians.
They are all over the world and no one is fighting back. As long as we all just roll over
this will continue.
They are all over the world and no one is fighting back. As long as we all just roll over
this will continue.
Spot On
Folks in the West are plainly brain dead when they bad mouth Christianity and bow down to the wants and wishes of Muslims !
In the event that Muslims were to become a majority and started confronting these same people to convert to Islam or die wonder what they think then !
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