Jesus Christ commanded us to live in peace with everyone and to live holy lives. Without these two, no one will see God.
(Hebrews 12:14)
I don't believe his words were an attack to evangelicals and born-again christians. I don't believe it was an attack at all.
Maybe you read too much into it because all of these supposed meanings are just in your imagination.
There are parts on this world where christians are still being persecuted and killed for being christians. I don't understand why wouldn't someone want that there be peace between different religions?
(Hebrews 12:14)
I don't believe his words were an attack to evangelicals and born-again christians. I don't believe it was an attack at all.
Maybe you read too much into it because all of these supposed meanings are just in your imagination.
There are parts on this world where christians are still being persecuted and killed for being christians. I don't understand why wouldn't someone want that there be peace between different religions?
In the world of theology, words like "mediation" have very precise meanings. And the Pope is not just "some guy", he's a very scholarly and highly intelligent THEOLOGIAN. He knows exactly what he's saying, and he knows the exact impact his choice of words will have on different doctrinal communities, as well as on the worldwide ecumenical movement.
That being said, when Protestants pick apart bits of Roman Catholic doctrine or rhetoric, that doesn't mean we hate Catholic people. We disagree with many (not all) doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church... but we don't hate Catholics.
Well, I'm sure there are a few Protestants and Catholics that really do hate each other, but that isn't how most of us see things. So, please just remember that when we tear into doctrine or rhetoric, we aren't attacking you, or your family, or your friends, in any kind of personal way. We're just talking about doctrine.
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