December 7, 2012
(Romereports.com) The Pope met with the International Theological Commission, thanking all members for the recent publication of 'Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria.'
The document, which is divided into three chapters, deals with issues addressed in contemporary theology.
BENEDICT XVI “This
document presents, 'the genetic code of Catholic theology,' so to
speak, meaning it includes the principles that define its identity.
Therefore, it guarantees its unity in the diversity of its
achievements.”
Benedict XVI also called on theologians to be open to that same faith the Holy Spirit inspires in believers.
BENEDICT XVI “Among
the criteria of Catholic theology, the document mentions the attention
theologians should pay to the 'sensus fidelium,' meaning the sense of
the faithful.”
During his speech, the Pope also addressed the danger of relativism,
where a universal truth is ignored or denied. Under this mentality,
monotheistic religions are often accused of triggering violence.
But the Pope added that's not the goal of
Christianity, since Jesus himself rejected all violence. On the
contrary, the social doctrine of the Church, said the Pope, offers
solutions to modern day problems.
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