Faith in God can not generate violence

"No more violence in the name of God Faith can not generate intolerance"

POPE BERGOGLIO

The admonition of Francis hearing at the International Theological Commission. "God is not a man to aminaccia"

GIACOMO GALEAZZI CITY 'OF THE VATICAN

"God is not a threat to humans. The faith in the one God and the thrice-holy is not and can never be generating violence and intolerance, "warns Francis Pope received in audience by the International Theological Commission." Faith in the one God and the thrice-holy is not and can not never be generating violence and intolerance - highlights the Pontiff -. Instead his highly rational nature gives it a universal dimension, capable of uniting people of good will. On the other hand, the final revelation of God in Jesus Christ now makes it impossible for any use of violence "in the name of God."

And 'because of its rejection of violence, for winning the bad with the good, with the blood of his Cross, Jesus has reconciled men with God and with each other. " Thus, "the revelation of God is really a good news for all men. God - has marked - it is not a threat to humans. " The Church is first of all required to live within itself the social message that port in the world. The fraternal relations between the believers, the authority as a service, sharing with the poor: all these traits that characterize the life of the Church since its origin, can and should be a model for living and attractive for different human communities, family up to civil society. "

Theologians from the Pope addressed the teacher and pastor: "Your mission is both fascinating and dangerous." It is fascinating because "the research and teaching of theology can become a true path of holiness, as attested by many Fathers and Doctors of the Church." But, says Better World, "is also risky because it involves temptation: the aridity of heart, pride, even the ambition." He adds: "St Francis of Assisi once addressed a short note to his brother Anthony of Padua, where he said among other things:" I like to teach sacred theology to the brethren, provided, in the studio, you do not turn off the spirit of the holy prayer and devotion. "

For the gift of the Holy Spirit, the members of the Church have the "sense of faith". It is a sort of "spiritual instinct" that allows you to feel with the Church and to discern what is right according to the apostolic faith and the spirit of the Gospel. Of course, the "sensus fidelium can not be confused with the sociological reality of a majority opinion." It is therefore important and is a task of theologians, "develop criteria that allow you to discern the authentic expression of the sensus fidelium." For its part, the Magisterium has the duty to be attentive to what the Spirit says to the churches through the authentic manifestations of the sensus fidelium. "This focus is of utmost importance for theologians." Benedict XVI "has repeatedly pointed out that the theologian should listen to the living faith of the poor and the little ones to whom it pleased the Father to reveal what was hidden from the wise and the learned." In short, "theology is the science and wisdom and theologians are true pioneers of the Church's dialogue with other cultures.''

A dialogue'' at the same time critical and benevolent, which should facilitate the reception of the Word of God by the people of every nation, race, people and tongue.'' A reflection, theological, clarifies the Pope, which also extends to the field of the social doctrine of Christ based on the ad that'' he reconciled men with God and with each other.'' '' In fact, it is this same peace that is at the center of the reflection of theologians on the social doctrine of the Church. "This" is intended to translate in the reality of social life the love of God for man, manifested in Jesus' Christ''.