“The Catholic Church recognizes some elements of truth and value in other faith communities, without saying all faiths and religions are equal or identical or equivalent.”
Also well said...great link...thank you.
The left believes in subjective relativism which allows them to say “my truth is different from your truth”. Debate is fruitless.
The left also believes in cultural relativism which allows them to say “society says so”, Debate is fruitless.
But if one believes there’s Truth - opinions can be wrong - then an open dialogue is possible. Hearing and discussing reasoned opinions gives us all an opportunity to see which is True.
Why even debate if there is no Truth?!
Some people are always proclaiming their ardent nature, which they take to be an unqualified virtue: "I'm passionate about ----- -----" "I just feel so strongly about this." "It's a cause I can totally identify with."
Well, if that's the case, you can't even ask a question without (1) revealing your own lack of blood in your veins and showing yourself a cold fish and a heartless emotional squib, and/or (2) being "mean" to this vital, passionate person who "identifies" with his truth, his cause, his enthusiasm.
No question of right or wrong, true or false, good or bad; it's: if you feel with me, you're human; and if not, not.