Bravo. This is definitely the most amazing change in 2000 years. We are no longer excusing the violence of war, in the name of God. THANK YOU Pope Leo! I am praying for you daily, and our new nuncio in Washington DC. May the bishops and priests hear this in good faith, and do what is asked.
You mentioned in passing that Trump was “raised Presbyterian.” This statement lacks some serious nuance. And it is an unfortunate, and undeserved, slap against the Presbyterians.
Trump’s religious upbringing and the theology that he “absorbed” was an unfortunate admixture of many elements, including ideas not far from “New Age” concepts.
There is a very succinct and well researched summary of this issue in a book by psychologist Dr. Steven Hassan, “The Cult of Trump.” Whether you accept Trump as a cult leader or not, that book’s evaluation of Trump’s theological/idealogical development is well worth reading. I highly recommend this to you.
I am so proud of our Pope. It is so refreshing to hear a Christian leader speak the truth of our faith and what is expected of all of us who claim Christianity as our faith.
““Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts,” the pope said, “have the humility and courage to undertake a serious examination of conscience and confess?”
No comment is needed here, and I am sure the Holy Father would agree.
We cannot coerce confession.
As the Holy Father wisely implies, the time has come for those to whom he has directed the question to answer for themselves.
We cannot presume upon the moment or the question.
We must leave room for the Holy Spirit, and for the surprise of grace.
Thank you for the article, Chris I will pray for Pope Leo. These times are difficult for him as it is for all of us.
Bravo. This is definitely the most amazing change in 2000 years. We are no longer excusing the violence of war, in the name of God. THANK YOU Pope Leo! I am praying for you daily, and our new nuncio in Washington DC. May the bishops and priests hear this in good faith, and do what is asked.
You mentioned in passing that Trump was “raised Presbyterian.” This statement lacks some serious nuance. And it is an unfortunate, and undeserved, slap against the Presbyterians.
Trump’s religious upbringing and the theology that he “absorbed” was an unfortunate admixture of many elements, including ideas not far from “New Age” concepts.
There is a very succinct and well researched summary of this issue in a book by psychologist Dr. Steven Hassan, “The Cult of Trump.” Whether you accept Trump as a cult leader or not, that book’s evaluation of Trump’s theological/idealogical development is well worth reading. I highly recommend this to you.
I am so proud of our Pope. It is so refreshing to hear a Christian leader speak the truth of our faith and what is expected of all of us who claim Christianity as our faith.
Confession is both a door, and an invitation.
““Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts,” the pope said, “have the humility and courage to undertake a serious examination of conscience and confess?”
No comment is needed here, and I am sure the Holy Father would agree.
We cannot coerce confession.
As the Holy Father wisely implies, the time has come for those to whom he has directed the question to answer for themselves.
We cannot presume upon the moment or the question.
We must leave room for the Holy Spirit, and for the surprise of grace.