What is the catholic church's stand for the current war in lebanon? I really need your answers please................
2006-08-22 02:17:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The Pope called for a cease-fire from the beginning of the fighting.
July 23: Pope Benedict XVI Calls for Mideast Cease-fire: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20060806/23537.htm
July 30: Pope urges Lebanon ceasefire: http://www.mb.com.ph/archive_pages.php?url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/31/MAIN2006073170541.html
Aug 2: Pope reiterates call for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060802/en_afp/mideastconflictpope_060802172027
Aug 5: Pope appeals to 'moral forces' to bring Mideast peace: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060805/en_afp/mideastconflictvatican_060805203055
Aug 15: Pope says prayer for 'victory of peace'
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,645193543,00.html
Aug 16: Vatican Sends Special Envoy 'to Bring Hope' to the People of Lebanon http://www.totalcatholic.com/universe/index.php?news_id=1477&start=0&category_id=&parent_id=0&arcyear=&arcmonth=
Aug 21: Thanking Letter to Pope Benedict XVI
http://english.wafa.ps/body.asp?id=7257
With love in Christ.
2006-08-22 17:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
---Is Catholic--
It is important to note that there is a difference between "official" position and a position taken by the Pope, Secretary of State, or an important Cardinal in the Vatican. There are plenty of positions out there, but few official one. However, non-official positions do carry weight, but these positions should not be taken as THE position that all Catholics MUST follow. Even if an un-official position comes from the Pope, there is still plenty of room to reasonably disagree and formulate new solutions and views, while at the same time taking into consideration and being instructed by the Pope's views. There is a larger backdrop of Catholic morality, doctrine, and philosophy that informs all individual positions and maintaining with in these bounds is what is truly key. That is why you can see a diversity of opinion on the issue of the war in Lebanon from important people in the Church. However, everything is maintained in the appropriate bounds of the Catholic Faith.
That said, I invite you to read this article which cuts through everything that has come out from the Vatican and individuals.
http://www.chiesa.espressonline.it/dettaglio.jsp?id=78561&eng=y
The situation is EXTREAMLY complex so don't expect to find the Vatican saying something that is decicively for one side or the other.
2006-08-22 11:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont listen to the above answer. The man is a convert and doesnt know ANYTHING about the church!
Go to a REAL catholic!
Everyone knows that catholics are against war! idiots!
2006-08-22 12:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The violence must stop and a ceasefire must be secured.
2006-08-22 21:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by the_alliance47 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋