At today's Mass, Father Chudy related his experience at an Interfaith meeting. He sat between an Imam and a Rabbi. When people of good will get together, they can come to see agreement and shared problems. They share ideas. They can help each other.
Everyone can benefit by meeting and talking. Pope Francis is on to something with his "synodal way." Think of the political polemics, our country is experiencing, currently.
No Christian rests easy, when they realize what's happening. Doesn't Jesus preach love your enemies? There's Father Chudy trying to explain this "love your enemies" to two mentalities that tend to want "an eye for an eye."
Christianity is the bridge. Christianity needs to call out the hate. The light of Christ needs to be cast upon our discussions. Reconciliation is a sacrament, to Catholics. But reconciliation is just what is needed. Differences are deep, but everyone wants a peaceful world. We should focus on attaining the good.
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