Has anybody here ever heard of the word ecumenical? Has anyone here ever practiced ecumenicalism? It goes far beyond just Christianity. Judging from what I see here on Yahoo Answers it does not appear that to many people understand or practice the word. What do you think. Can we be ecumenical here on Yahoo?
2006-12-28 17:06:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dude there are many people not qualified to be theologian, most it appears answer here on Yahoo...........
For those before you criticize ecumenicalism rember what Hans Kung said:
There can be no continued existence of human societ without a global ethic of peace between nations. There can be no peace among nations without peace among religions. There can be no peace among religons without dialogue between religions.
So do you not see the need for ecumenicalism?
2006-12-28 17:21:10 · update #1
I wish we *could* be ecumenical here on Yahoo!Answers, Cathy, but even after a few weeks I can see that it won't happen--well, not for a lot of people. But it's good practice in ignoring the stuff that's of no value to us, and learning to pick out the stuff from people (of all religions) who really do answer earnestly and thoughtfully. The existence of the trolls doesn't negate the existence of the others, right? FWIW, I've been to ecumenical holiday services, and always enjoy them immensely.
2006-12-28 18:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ecumenical here?
NO!
The original idea of Q & A was to answer asked questions.
It has, sadly, become a platform for DEBATE.
No room for ecumenicalism here.
2006-12-28 17:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word means the gathering of a variety of different religions for a particular purpose or to share ideas and traditions.
2006-12-28 17:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by bagid02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since some of the people answering the question don't seem to know the meaning of the word i shall clue them in this way they can make educated answers.I personally do not think we all can agree on enough items for it to work.
ec·u·men·i·cal (ky-mn-kl) KEY also ec·u·men·ic (-mnk) KEY
ADJECTIVE:
Of worldwide scope or applicability; universal.
Of or relating to the worldwide Christian church.
Concerned with establishing or promoting unity among churches or religions.
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ETYMOLOGY:
From Late Latin oecmenicus, from Greek oikoumenikos, from (h) oikoumen (g), (the) inhabited (world), feminine present passive participle of oikein, to inhabit, from oikos, house; see weik- 1 in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
ecu·meni·cal (Noun), ecu·meni·cal·ism (Noun), ecu·meni·cal·ly (Adverb)
Thesaurus: synonyms for ecumenical
2006-12-28 17:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by neil j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the ecumenical meetings are where theologians congregate and make stuff up, so... sure, people make stuff up on here all the time. And really, who ISN'T qualified to be a theologian?
2006-12-28 17:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ecumenism is a bad word.
2006-12-28 17:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ecumenical - another religion, the religion of compatibility. Sorry but truth can't be compatiblle with lies.
2006-12-28 17:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is basically a fantasy. People have their own private beliefs, and evidence of incorrectness is routinely ignored. So any sort of universality of belief is a non-happening.
2006-12-28 17:11:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the common denominator is NOT fanaticism, go for it. You will never get the fundies to accept the catholics.
2006-12-28 17:11:00 · answer #9 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
private beliefs, and evidence of incorrectness
2006-12-28 19:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by sultan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋