{"id":2337560,"date":"2024-09-05T21:07:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T01:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-kisses-hand-of-muslim-imam-declares-all-religions-have-a-role-to-play\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T21:12:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T01:12:04","slug":"pope-francis-kisses-hand-of-muslim-imam-declares-all-religions-have-a-role-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-kisses-hand-of-muslim-imam-declares-all-religions-have-a-role-to-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis Kisses Hand of Muslim Imam, Declares All Religions &#8216;Have a Role to Play&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-kisses-hand-of-muslim-imam-declares-all-religions-have-a-role-to-play%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2337560&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Pope \u200cFrancis has begun a significant 12-day journey\u200b through Southeast Asia and Oceania, focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/multiple-dead-dozens-injured-after-church-bombed-in-asia-in-suspected-isis-attack\/\" title=\"Asia church bombing: Multiple dead, dozens injured in suspected ISIS attack\">fostering interfaith dialogue<\/a> and promoting the Catholic Church\u2019s commitment to combating religious \u200bviolence. His\u200c trip began in Jakarta, Indonesia, \u2062the country with the largest Muslim population globally. A poignant moment occurred when he met with Indonesia\u2019s grand \u200dimam, Nasaruddin Umar, at the &#8220;Tunnel of Friendship&#8221; that connects a Catholic cathedral to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-no-this-video-does-not-show-the-people-of-kabul-welcoming-the-taliban-into-the-city\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show The People Of Kabul Welcoming The Taliban Into The City\">nearby mosque<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During this meeting, the Pope emphasized \u200bthe importance of unity between Catholics \u2062and Muslims and spoke about the role\u2063 of religions in guiding people through life. He called \u200cfor mutual respect and understanding to \u200ccreate open societies that resist extremism. His broader message of\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admins-anti-christian-grant-program-faces-gop-backlash\/\" title=\"Biden Admin&#039;s Anti-Christian Grant Program Faces GOP Backlash\">religious pluralism<\/a> \u2062suggests there are multiple\u2064 paths to God, which has sparked debate about \u2062the implications for traditional \u2062Christian beliefs, particularly those\u2062 expressed in the Bible, such as John 14:6, which asserts that Jesus\u200d is the only \u2063way to the Father. As the Pope advocates for peace and diplomacy, some argue that he should\u2064 maintain the exclusive claims of Christianity in his outreach\u200d efforts.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis is embarking upon a 12-day trip through four nations in Southeast Asia and Oceania.<\/p>\n<p>His intent with the voyage is to pledge the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/band-louisiana-catholics-shield-community-diabolical-pride-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catholic Church<\/a> will combat religious violence while inspiring stronger ties to other religions.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/pope-francis-visit-indonesia-asia-5a501271b2ed6a59a5c72897d1388b80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> reported the Pope made his first stop in Jakarta, Indonesia, home to the largest Muslim population in the world.<\/p>\n<p>A notable moment came when the Pope &mdash; in a wheelchair &mdash; appeared next to Indonesia&rsquo;s grand imam, Nasaruddin Umar, at the entrance to the &ldquo;Tunnel of Friendship&rdquo; which connects Istiqlal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/amazing-jesus-revolution-reported-iran-mosques-close-muslims-turn-christianity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mosque<\/a> to the nearby Catholic Cathedral, Our Lady of the Assumption.<\/p>\n<p>It was here that the Pope received a kiss on the head from the Imam while kissing his hand in response.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IyoBbzCqvbE?si=EjB1l8s34KPsN2Xk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The AP reported the Pope made comments that same day, saying religions &ldquo;have a role to play in helping everyone pass through the tunnels of life with our eyes turned towards the light.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Pope stressed a message of unity between Catholics and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/air-force-unit-drops-nickname-labeled-offensive-muslims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muslims<\/a> in further remarks.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to an audience alongside the Imam, he said, via translation, &ldquo;I encourage you to continue along this path so that all of us, all of us together, each cultivating his or her own spirituality and practicing his or her religion, may walk in search of God and contribute to building open societies &hellip;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He spoke further about his vision for those societies, &ldquo;founded on reciprocal respect and mutual love, capable of protecting against rigidity, fundamentalism, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sitting-u-s-senator-quits-democratic-party-citing-extremism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extremism<\/a> which are always dangerous never justifiable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Pope&rsquo;s message here is overly conciliatory.<\/p>\n<p>While he does not say it outright, the implication is that there are multiple ways to God.<\/p>\n<p>His message is one of religious pluralism.<\/p>\n<p>Should Christians accept that view? Compare his words to those of Jesus in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ohio-state-football-stars-preach-gospel-thousands-students-leading-many-baptisms-incredible-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gospel<\/a> of John.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=John%2014%3A6&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In John 4:16,<\/a> &ldquo;Jesus said to him, &lsquo;I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.&#8217;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While the Pope should not be openly hostile to a people who welcome him, he should pay heed to the Bible&rsquo;s message in constructing his own greeting.<\/p>\n<p>When we cultivate our own spirituality through something other than Jesus Christ, we are not following his word.<\/p>\n<p>While his mission appears driven by peace and diplomacy, the Pope should never say or imply that there are any other paths than Christ.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The purpose of this trip is to affirm the Catholic Church&#8217;s commitment to addressing religious violence and fostering closer relationships with other faiths. According to a report from the Associated Press, his first destination was Jakarta, Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population globally. A significant moment occurred when the Pope, who was in a wheelchair, appeared alongside Indonesia\u2019s grand imam, Nasaruddin Umar, at the entrance of the &#8220;Tunnel of Friendship,&#8221; which links Istiqlal Mosque with Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral. During this encounter, the Imam kissed the Pope on his head while he reciprocated by kissing the Imam&#8217;s hand.<\/p>\n<p>On that same day, as reported by AP, the Pope remarked that religions have an important role in guiding people through life&#8217;s challenges towards enlightenment. He emphasized unity between Catholics and Muslims during his address alongside the Imam. He encouraged continued efforts toward mutual understanding so that everyone can pursue their spirituality and faith while contributing to open societies based on respect and love\u2014qualities essential for countering rigidity and extremism.<\/p>\n<p>The Pope&#8217;s message leans towards religious pluralism; although he does not explicitly state it, there is an implication that various paths can lead to God. This raises questions about whether Christians should embrace such views when compared to Jesus&#8217; declaration in John 14:6: \u201cI am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.\u201d While it\u2019s important for him not to be antagonistic towards those who welcome him warmly, he should remain faithful to biblical teachings when delivering his messages. Engaging with spirituality outside of Jesus Christ diverges from His teachings; thus even if motivated by peace and diplomacy, it&#8217;s crucial for Pope Francis not to suggest alternative paths apart from Christ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2337561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Pope-with-Imam.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40250,39437,40249,34207,40248],"class_list":["post-2337560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-global-peace","tag-interfaith-dialogue","tag-muslim-imam","tag-pope-francis","tag-religious-harmony"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Pope-with-Imam.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2337560","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2337560"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2337560\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2337561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2337560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2337560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2337560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}