Pope: ‘All Religions Are Paths to God’

[duluxe]

The pontificate of Pope Francis, which has now lasted for over eleven years, has been filled with controversies. The pontiff has on numerous occasions made off-the-cuff remarks which seemed to contradict the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, forcing Vatican officials to issue “clarifications” that emphasized that the pope was not a heretic and was not changing Catholic teaching. On Friday, he did it again, insisting that all religions were “like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all.” Coming from the leader of a Church that claimed for centuries to be the only sure and true path to God, this was, to say the least, startling.


The Catholic Herald reported Friday that the pontiff “on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore by declaring that ‘all religions are a path to God.’” The pope explained: “They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all. Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.”

The Catholic Herald noted that in saying this, the pope had set aside his prepared remarks and was speaking extemporaneously. He added: “If you start to fight, ‘my religion is more important than yours, mine is true and yours isn’t’, where will that lead us? There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are [Sikh], Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God].”

At first glance, this appeared to contradict Jesus’ statement: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me” (John 14:6). Scriptural passages of all faiths, however, can be interpreted in many different ways, and so while it may be possible to find a way to harmonize the pope’s words with those of Christ, it would be more difficult to reconcile Francis’ statement with the Roman Catholic Church’s Second Vatican Council.

 

[laksaboy]

Expect nothing less from a Jesuit wolf in sheep's clothing.

 

[whistling]

The pontificate of Pope Francis, which has now lasted for over eleven years, has been filled with controversies. The pontiff has on numerous occasions made off-the-cuff remarks which seemed to contradict the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, forcing Vatican officials to issue “clarifications” that emphasized that the pope was not a heretic and was not changing Catholic teaching. On Friday, he did it again, insisting that all religions were “like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all.” Coming from the leader of a Church that claimed for centuries to be the only sure and true path to God, this was, to say the least, startling.


The Catholic Herald reported Friday that the pontiff “on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore by declaring that ‘all religions are a path to God.’” The pope explained: “They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all. Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.”

The Catholic Herald noted that in saying this, the pope had set aside his prepared remarks and was speaking extemporaneously. He added: “If you start to fight, ‘my religion is more important than yours, mine is true and yours isn’t’, where will that lead us? There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are [Sikh], Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God].”

At first glance, this appeared to contradict Jesus’ statement: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me” (John 14:6). Scriptural passages of all faiths, however, can be interpreted in many different ways, and so while it may be possible to find a way to harmonize the pope’s words with those of Christ, it would be more difficult to reconcile Francis’ statement with the Roman Catholic Church’s Second Vatican Council.

then if don't believe in any God how?

 

[JohnTan]

The pontificate of Pope Francis, which has now lasted for over eleven years, has been filled with controversies. The pontiff has on numerous occasions made off-the-cuff remarks which seemed to contradict the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, forcing Vatican officials to issue “clarifications” that emphasized that the pope was not a heretic and was not changing Catholic teaching. On Friday, he did it again, insisting that all religions were “like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all.” Coming from the leader of a Church that claimed for centuries to be the only sure and true path to God, this was, to say the least, startling.


The Catholic Herald reported Friday that the pontiff “on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore by declaring that ‘all religions are a path to God.’” The pope explained: “They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all. Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.”

The Catholic Herald noted that in saying this, the pope had set aside his prepared remarks and was speaking extemporaneously. He added: “If you start to fight, ‘my religion is more important than yours, mine is true and yours isn’t’, where will that lead us? There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are [Sikh], Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God].”

At first glance, this appeared to contradict Jesus’ statement: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me” (John 14:6). Scriptural passages of all faiths, however, can be interpreted in many different ways, and so while it may be possible to find a way to harmonize the pope’s words with those of Christ, it would be more difficult to reconcile Francis’ statement with the Roman Catholic Church’s Second Vatican Council.

Believing in mahomet and his 72 virgins crap is a straight road to hell. Period.

@Loofydralb @Likemeat @syed putra

 

[Loofydralb]

Believing in mahomet and his 72 virgins crap is a straight road to hell. Period.

@Loofydralb @Likemeat @syed putra

"the pontiff “on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore by declaring that ‘all religions are a path to God.’"

Now the Poke is a Muslim?

 

[JohnTan]

"the pontiff “on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore by declaring that ‘all religions are a path to God.’"

Now the Poke is a Muslim?

The Pope is just being polite. Both you and I know that mahomet is a fraud and you're only a moslem because leaving islam would mean losing your marriage and relationship with your moslem family.

 

[glockman]

This pope has essentially caused the beginning of the demise of roman catholicism. Who needs it since ‘all religions are a path to God’? Or is he trying to appear woke? In any case, he's a confused old man. St Peter (if he ever existed) is turning in his grave.

 

[Loofydralb]

The Pope is just being polite. Both you and I know that mahomet is a fraud and you're only a moslem because leaving islam would mean losing your marriage and relationship with your moslem family.

You are only a christian because you want to be rich.
No way you'd believe your god shat nor are you interested to listen babies playing the harp forever.

 

[Sikodolaukazzz]

The Catholic Herald noted that in saying this, the pope had set aside his prepared remarks and was speaking extemporaneously. He added: “If you start to fight, ‘my religion is more important than yours, mine is true and yours isn’t’, where will that lead us? There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are [Sikh], Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God].”



--------- lol
I am very sure the Pope read about Sikhism and came to the above highlighted statement.
At least he realized this during his lifetime.

 

[NanoSpeed]

then if don't believe in any God how?

Just believe my 師父 is a virgin.

You will be safe and your family will not be gangraped.

Spread the good news and be a Ginapostle.

 

[oliverlee]

This pope has essentially caused the beginning of the demise of roman catholicism. Who needs it since ‘all religions are a path to God’? Or is he trying to appear woke? In any case, he's a confused old man. St Peter (if he ever existed) is turning in his grave.

one world religion. The pope might just be the mark of the beast

 

[laksaboy]

This pope has essentially caused the beginning of the demise of roman catholicism. Who needs it since ‘all religions are a path to God’? Or is he trying to appear woke? In any case, he's a confused old man. St Peter (if he ever existed) is turning in his grave.

He is a Jesuit and a socialist. The False Prophet.

Daft Sinkies, Catholic or not, fawn over him. A lack of discernment brings destruction.

 

[Loofydralb]

The Pope is just being polite. Both you and I know that mahomet is a fraud and you're only a moslem because leaving islam would mean losing your marriage and relationship with your moslem family.

Sorry, I no hypocrite like you.

 

[syed putra]

Religion takes you away from the path to God. You basically serve religion instead of God.

 

[duluxe]

then if don't believe in any God how?

The pope is trying to appear to be inclusive and tolerant. It's like our minister of education saying all schools are good schools, but sent his own children to the top schools.

Not all reglions are paths to Gods. Those religions that promote its followers to kill infidels, rape, silently encourage under age sex and encourage hatred will lead men to The Devil.

God's heaven is a pure land. The false heaven promises by The Devil is a corrupted land. Only the false gods will promise vices in heaven.

I hope I have clarified all your doubts.

 

[Patriot]

Pope Francis: All Religions Lead to God | Why He's Wrong​

The Bearded Apologist

Sep 14, 2024
Pope Francis recently told an audience, "Every religion is a way to arrive at God." But what does Christianity really teach about this? Isn't it intolerant to claim there is only one way to God? I take a look at Scripture, logic, and how to reconcile the competing religious worldviews.

 

[JohnTan]

You are only a christian because you want to be rich.
No way you'd believe your god shat nor are you interested to listen babies playing the harp forever.

Jesus only promised me forgiveness of sin and eternal life.

Jesus never promised me war booty and slaves in exchange for my services in jihad. I'm not a moslem like you.

 

[superpower]

Actually, all religions and spiritual philosophies can take you to God, if you live the spirit - and not the letter - of the teachings, and not get fixated on the man-made doctrines and rituals and the verses of the 'holy' scriptures which are in large parts edited and corrupted by the priesthood down the ages to enslave their followers.

(Just contrast the angry, vengeful Hebrew God in the sky with Jesus' loving Father's Kingdom within yourself. Unfortunately, large parts of the Quran are based on the Old Testament.)

There have been many great followers of Christ, the Buddha, Islam (mainly the mystical Sufis like Rumi), Guru Nanak, Zoroaster and the Vedic tradition as well as various mystical and spiritual sects who have walked the path to God. No one religion or movement has a patent on God. That's what the Pope meant.

 

[whistling]

Actually, all religions and spiritual philosophies can take you to God, if you live the spirit - and not the letter - of the teachings, and not get fixated on the man-made doctrines and rituals and the verses of the 'holy' scriptures which are in large parts edited and corrupted by the priesthood down the ages to enslave their followers.

(Just contrast the angry, vengeful Hebrew God in the sky with Jesus' loving Father's Kingdom within yourself. Unfortunately, large parts of the Quran are based on the Old Testament.)

There have been many great followers of Christ, the Buddha, Islam (mainly the mystical Sufis like Rumi), Guru Nanak, Zoroaster and the Vedic tradition as well as various mystical and spiritual sects who have walked the path to God. No one religion or movement has a patent on God. That's what the Pope meant.

what if actually there is no such thing as God? then the saying of path to God is a man made scam by humans to scam other humans and subject them to man made religious authorities?

 

[superpower]

what if actually there is no such thing as God? then the saying of path to God is a man made scam by humans to scam other humans and subject them to man made religious authorities?

Maybe there's no God. But what do you have to lose by following your heart and intuition, and not outer religious authorities and texts? The answer will come when you die, either way. But you'd have lived a meaningful life, no?