Pope in multi-faith Singapore says ‘all religions are a path to God’

[Michie]

Pope Francis is welcomed by dancing children as he arrives at Singapore Changi International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Pope Francis is heading to Singapore for the final leg of his 11-day trip to Asia and Oceania. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

SINGAPORE – In a line that may once again stir reaction in more traditional Catholic quarters, Pope Francis on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore, a country with large pockets of at least five different faiths, that “all religions are a path to God.”

“They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all,” the pope said, who had set aside his prepared text and spoke largely off the cuff. “Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.”

The pontiff made his remarks during a interreligious meeting with young people held at a Catholic junior college, just prior to departing Singapore for his return flight to Rome.

Such rhetoric has stirred controversy in the path among more conservative Catholics who fear that it calls into question Catholic doctrine on Christ as the lone savior of the world and also undercuts missionary efforts to bring people to the faith.

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Pope in multi-faith Singapore says ‘all religions are a path to God’

“There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are Sheik, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God],” Pope Francis said.

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Pope Francis is welcomed by dancing children as he arrives at Singapore Changi International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Pope Francis is heading to Singapore for the final leg of his 11-day trip to Asia and Oceania. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

SINGAPORE – In a line that may once again stir reaction in more traditional Catholic quarters, Pope Francis on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore, a country with large pockets of at least five different faiths, that “all religions are a path to God.”

“They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all,” the pope said, who had set aside his prepared text and spoke largely off the cuff. “Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.”

The pontiff made his remarks during a interreligious meeting with young people held at a Catholic junior college, just prior to departing Singapore for his return flight to Rome.

Such rhetoric has stirred controversy in the path among more conservative Catholics who fear that it calls into question Catholic doctrine on Christ as the lone savior of the world and also undercuts missionary efforts to bring people to the faith.

Continued below.

Pope in multi-faith Singapore says ‘all religions are a path to God’

“There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are Sheik, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God],” Pope Francis said.

cruxnow.com

That is syncretism, a heresy and demonic teaching. One can only approach God through His Son, Jesus. No one else.

John 14:6 (NIV): "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

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Approaching God Through His Son + Syncretism

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That is syncretism, a heresy and demonic teaching. One can only approach God through His Son, Jesus. No one else.

John 14:6 (NIV): "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Syncretism info:

Approaching God Through His Son + Syncretism

Hello folks. Today's study will be on approaching God through Jesus, and the how we must avoid the false doctrine of syncretism. Also, pray for this woman who follows syncretism: Prayers for Abby, a middle aged Christian woman that she leaves Akashic spirituality & Metatron Date June 23...

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Nailed it.

 

[Unqualified]

Maddening.

 

[chevyontheriver]

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SINGAPORE – In a line that may once again stir reaction in more traditional Catholic quarters, Pope Francis on Friday wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore, a country with large pockets of at least five different faiths, that “all religions are a path to God.”

 

[Michie]

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I’m at the headdesk stage…

 

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How about both?

 

[Doubting Bob]

This is the kind of thing that led me to leave the Church of England. Please don't let the Catholic Church go the same way, I don't really want to go Orthodox.

 

[chevyontheriver]

This is the kind of thing that led me to leave the Church of England. Please don't let the Catholic Church go the same way, I don't really want to go Orthodox.

It will happen over our dead bodies. Or rather better to say it that it will not happen if we put our bodies on the line. Jesus is LORD.

It’s the ramblings of a poorly catechized old man and not Church teaching. I know it looks like a replay of the Anglican slide. Prayer and fasting will get us through.

 

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It will happen over our dead bodies. Or rather better to say it that it will not happen if we put our bodies on the line. Jesus is LORD.

It’s the ramblings of a poorly catechized old man and not Church teaching. I know it looks like a replay of the Anglican slide. Prayer and fasting will get us through.

This could be the sign of the End Times. Churches are starting to become more worldly.

 

[chevyontheriver]

This could be the sign of the End Times. Churches are starting to become more worldly.

It could. When the Son of Man returns will He find any faithful? Might only be a remnant. How do we get to be part of that and not abandon our faith?

 

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It could. When the Son of Man returns will He find any faithful? Might only be a remnant. How do we get to be part of that and not abandon our faith?

By ignoring what the Pope says, and following Christ and the Bible. Christ > Any human figure. I am a Catholic, but I do not put much weight into the Pope or authority besides Christ. I believe in Eucharistic miracles, and how the Catholic church documents miracles better than the Protestants, but the Protestants are right about a few things, such as not having a Pope in control. If our Pope becomes woke, we will have to leave him. Just go to Mass every Sunday, consume the Eucharist and go home. If the teachings of the Pope somehow make it into the church, then find a different Catholic church. In the worst case scenario, priests may have to operate independent "underground" Catholic churches that are separated from the Pope's authority.

 

[Michie]

Looks at @chevyontheriver …..

 

[chevyontheriver]

By ignoring what the Pope says, and following Christ and the Bible. Christ > Any human figure. I am a Catholic, but I do not put much weight into the Pope or authority besides Christ. I believe in Eucharistic miracles, and how the Catholic church documents miracles better than the Protestants, but the Protestants are right about a few things, such as not having a Pope in control. If our Pope becomes woke, we will have to leave him. Just go to Mass every Sunday, consume the Eucharist and go home. If the teachings of the Pope somehow make it into the church, then find a different Catholic church. In the worst case scenario, priests may have to operate independent "underground" Catholic churches that are separated from the Pope's authority.

Yes, but authority is necessary. The pope’s particular ramblings have no authority but his office does have authority. There’s the knife edge. A rambling pope still has authority, just like Peter who on one occasion was told “Get behind me, Satan.” Don’t dump papal authority but distinguish it from a Francis ramble.

 

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Yes, but authority is necessary. The pope’s particular ramblings have no authority but his office does have authority. There’s the knife edge. A rambling pope still has authority, just like Peter who on one occasion was told “Get behind me, Satan.” Don’t dump papal authority but distinguish it from a Francis ramble.

The days of Peter are sadly over. Our 21st century Pope cares more about publicity compared to Peter. What if the Pope's office starts to become corrupt this decade, or any time in the future? Should we still listen to his office in 2030, 2040, 2050...?

 

[Michie]

The days of Peter are sadly over. Our 21st century Pope cares more about publicity compared to Peter. What if the Pope's office starts to become corrupt this decade, or any time in the future? Should we still listen to his office in 2030, 2040, 2050...?

The gates of hell shall not prevail as Jesus said. We have had worse popes throughout history. None of the infallible teachings of the Church have been changed. None.

If that happens, we will all have cause for alarm.

 

[chevyontheriver]

The days of Peter are sadly over. Our 21st century Pope cares more about publicity compared to Peter. What if the Pope's office starts to become corrupt this decade, or any time in the future? Should we still listen to his office in 2030, 2040, 2050...?

It’s the office holder that is the problem and not the office. What if the next pope is no better? It is the office holder then and not the office. We have had some really bad popes in the past and have survived. Keep the office and pray for the offic holder.

 

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It’s the office holder that is the problem and not the office. What if the next pope is no better? It is the office holder then and not the office. We have had some really bad popes in the past and have survived. Keep the office and pray for the offic holder.

We can pray for our leaders. What if our next pope is the Antichrist? What then? Should we defend the office then? Where is the line drawn?

 

[Michie]

We can pray for our leaders. What if our next pope is the Antichrist? What then? Should we defend the office then? Where is the line drawn?

There are many antichrists in the world. I doubt things will play out like the Left Behind books. Even if a pope turned out to be an antichrist does that mean we should leave the infallible teachings of the Church?

 

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There are many antichrists in the world. I doubt things will play out like the Left Behind books. Even if a pope turned out to be an antichrist does that mean we should leave the infallible teachings of the Church?

We can trust in the older Catholic Church or the 2011 Catechism if the future pope puts out a corrupt newer version of the Catechism. But hey, let us not speculate on the End Times. The Antichrist could be a leader of Israel in the future, which seems the most likely.