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One World Religion: Pope Francis Says All Major Religions Are 'Meeting God In Different Ways'
EAD ^ | 01/15/2016 | Michael Snyder

Posted on 01/15/2016 10:52:47 AM PST by SeekAndFind

One World Religion - Apostleship Of PrayerA new video has just been released in which Pope Francis very clearly expresses his belief that all of the major religions are different paths to the same God. He says that while people from various global faiths may be “seeking God or meeting God in different ways” that it is important to keep in mind that “we are all children of God”. This is the most recent example that shows that the Pope has completely abandoned any notion that a relationship with God is available only through Jesus Christ. As he has done throughout his papacy, he continues to lay the groundwork for the coming one world religion, and yet hardly anyone seems upset by this.

When I first heard of this new video, I was so stunned that I thought that it might be a joke. But the truth is that this video is very real. The following comes from an article that was put out by Catholic News Agency

The Pope's first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and the beliefs different faith traditions hold in common, such as the figure of God and love.

"Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in different ways. In this crowd, in this range of religions, there is only one certainty that we have for all: we are all children of God," Pope Francis said in his message, released Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany.

But it isn’t just Pope Francis speaking in this video. In fact, one section of the video features leaders from various global religions expressing faith in their respective deities. The following comes from an article about this new video that was posted on Christian News Network

The video then features clips of those from different world religions declaring belief in their various deities.

"I have confidence in Buddha," a female lama announces.

"I believe in God," a rabbi affirms.

"I believe in Jesus Christ," a priest states.

"I believe in Allah," an Islamic leader declares.

Are you shocked yet?

The Pope closes the video with an appeal for people from every religion to talk with one another and to work with one another. Here is more from Catholic News Agency

Later on, after the Pope affirms that all, regardless of their religious profession, are children of God, the faith leaders state their common belief in love.

Pope Francis closes the video by expressing his hope that viewers "will spread my prayer request this month: that sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce fruits of peace and justice. I have confidence in your prayers."

If you have not seen this video yet, it is definitely worth a few minutes of your time. You can watch it right here

CLICK ABOVE LINK FOR THE VIDEO

Of course this is not the first time that Pope Francis has done something like this. Very early in his papacy, he authorized “Islamic prayers and readings from the Quran” at the Vatican for the first time ever. And as I documented in a previous article entitled “In New York, Pope Francis Embraced Chrislam And Laid A Foundation For A One World Religion“, during his visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan he made it very clear that he believes that Christians and Muslims worship the same God. The following is how he began his address…

I would like to express two sentiments for my Muslim brothers and sisters: Firstly, my greetings as they celebrate the feast of sacrifice. I would have wished my greeting to be warmer. My sentiments of closeness, my sentiments of closeness in the face of tragedy. The tragedy that they suffered in Mecca.

In this moment, I give assurances of my prayers. I unite myself with you all. A prayer to almighty god, all merciful.

In Islam, one of Allah’s primary titles is “the all-merciful one”. If you doubt this, just do a Google search. And this certainly was not the first time that Pope Francis has used such language. For example, check out the following excerpt from remarks that he made during his very first ecumenical meeting as Pope…

I then greet and cordially thank you all, dear friends belonging to other religious traditions; first of all the Muslims, who worship the one God, living and merciful, and call upon Him in prayer, and all of you. I really appreciate your presence: in it I see a tangible sign of the will to grow in mutual esteem and cooperation for the common good of humanity.

The Catholic Church is aware of the importance of promoting friendship and respect between men and women of different religious traditions – I wish to repeat this: promoting friendship and respect between men and women of different religious traditions – it also attests the valuable work that the Pontifical Council for interreligious dialogue performs.

Are you starting to get the picture?

Pope Francis believes that all religions are different paths to the same God, and he is working hard to lay a foundation for the coming one world religion.

After watching this most recent video, I don’t know how anyone can possibly deny that.

However, there are some religious people that Pope Francis does not like. Just recently, he referred to Christian fundamentalism as “a sickness“, and he made it clear that there was no room for it in Catholicism.

So precisely what is “fundamentalism”?

Google defines it as “a form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.”

Does this mean that Pope Francis is against any Christian that believes in a literal interpretation of the Bible?

That does appear to be what he is saying, and without a doubt those would be the Christians that would be against the kind of one world religion that he appears to be promoting.

Nearly 2000 years ago, the Apostle John warned us that a one world religion was coming, and now we can see that it is coming to fruition.

So what will the end result of all of this be?


TOPICS: Catholic; Ecumenism; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: god; popefrancis; religion
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1 posted on 01/15/2016 10:52:47 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Poppycock.


2 posted on 01/15/2016 10:55:48 AM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to to God!)
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To: SeekAndFind

>> So what will the end result of all of this be?

It’s in the book... toward the end, as I recall.

********** WARNING!!! SPOILER AHEAD!!! ************

Jesus triumphs. The rest burn for eternity.


3 posted on 01/15/2016 10:55:54 AM PST by Nervous Tick (There is no "allah" but satan, and mohammed was his demon-possessed tool.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Religion is man seeking God. Christianity is God seeking man.


4 posted on 01/15/2016 10:56:19 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Liberals are the Taliban of America, trying to tear down any symbol that they don't like.)
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To: SeekAndFind

It comes from a religion based on something other than the bible.


5 posted on 01/15/2016 10:57:43 AM PST by DungeonMaster (Rev 6:4 And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth,)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

We will all meet God someday. At that point we will all be judged. Those not “washed in the blood” are going to be held responsible.


6 posted on 01/15/2016 11:00:05 AM PST by lrdg
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To: SeekAndFind

So I guess all we need to do is be nice and non-judgmental and we’ll all end up in Heaven, right? Is that what he’s saying? What a load of s____.


7 posted on 01/15/2016 11:03:13 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: SeekAndFind

St. Paul. Mars Hill.

What haven’t you learned, monsignor?


8 posted on 01/15/2016 11:03:33 AM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym defines the science.)
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To: SeekAndFind

What is the purpose of a Pope Francis if all religions are “meeting God”? Maybe he should retire.


9 posted on 01/15/2016 11:04:30 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: SeekAndFind
"I have confidence in Buddha," a female lama announces.
"I believe in God," a rabbi affirms.
"I believe in Jesus Christ," a priest states.
"I believe in Allah," an Islamic leader declares.

I don't believe in Zimmerman.

10 posted on 01/15/2016 11:04:54 AM PST by MUDDOG
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To: SeekAndFind

WHAT??? This man must have some ischemic attacks.


11 posted on 01/15/2016 11:05:08 AM PST by Hattie
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To: SeekAndFind

This man thinks Jesus was lying when He says,”I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but through Me.” The pope is leading people to Hell with this false doctrine.


12 posted on 01/15/2016 11:07:15 AM PST by txrefugee
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To: lrdg

Incorrect. Those in leadership positions who lead others astray will be held to a greater account.

Wow, I guess the pretense in nearly completely removed with Francis, or at least the guy is laying the foundation for the path the Catholic church will hence be following. Francis appears to be the Obama of the Catholic church, fundamentally seeking to change things.

I need to look up how old the guy is to see how long until the likely arrival of the anti-Christ.


13 posted on 01/15/2016 11:07:50 AM PST by Obadiah
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To: SeekAndFind

FUPF!

Yes, I did that.

F’n POS socialist group thinking f’tard.

I pray alone. Yeah, with nobody else. ‘Cause you know when I pray alone, I prefer to be by myself.


14 posted on 01/15/2016 11:07:58 AM PST by Eddie01 (mmmm Donate!)
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To: Eddie01

Is that you, George?


15 posted on 01/15/2016 11:10:02 AM PST by Obadiah
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To: SeekAndFind
Uhhhhh, the guy's NOT a believer in Jesus Christ!

Even at that, it's clear he's never read the bible!!!

No serious Christian could ever claim that after reading and believing what Christ says in John 3:17-18; and especially John 14:6!

There is NO OTHER WAY to take the actual words of Jesus. Either he was lying, nuts or the true Son of God and unfortunately this Pope and many other "religious leaders" don't believe Him, sadly leading those who follow them straight to Hell along with them!

16 posted on 01/15/2016 11:11:32 AM PST by zerosix (Native Sunflower)
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Maybe you guys could help me - It's been said that allah is the islamic moon god - is there some source to which anyone can point? Is it anywhere in the koran or hadith or sura that mohammed took one of the pagan gods they worshiped at the time, the mood god, and called it allah?

The reason I'm asking is that the Catholic Church says that muslims & Christians worship the same God, which I don't believe is true. I've read that mohammad took one of the 13(?) pagan gods they worshiped at that time, the moon god, to worship as their one god. If so, where can I find the source?

17 posted on 01/15/2016 11:11:47 AM PST by jackibutterfly
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bkmk


18 posted on 01/15/2016 11:12:54 AM PST by Faith65 (Isaiah 40:31)
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To: lrdg

The Pope is correct. All people meet God in different ways. Muzzies meet Him as satan. Buddhists meet Him as their equal.
Hindus meet him as one of many. Taoists do not meet Him. They are Him. Liberals meet Him at a cocktail party.


19 posted on 01/15/2016 11:13:04 AM PST by Louis Foxwell (Stop Islam and save the world.)
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To: SeekAndFind

He is correct, some will get a warm welcome, others will get the “back hand”.


20 posted on 01/15/2016 11:14:47 AM PST by Glad2bnuts (Go Cruz GO, scare the RINO's to death)
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