Pope says Christians should never seek to convert unbelievers, anyone who proselytizes "is not a disciple of Jesus"

[GURPS]

In a dialogue with Catholic high school students in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis responded to a question about how to deal with atheists and people of other faiths by saying that Christians should never proselytize — and any who do are not truly Christians.

The Pope's lengthy answer, reprinted in full at the bottom of this article, contained numerous notable remarks illustrating the Pope's views on evangelism, including:

• [Speaking of having Jewish and Muslim friends]: "We are all the same, all children of God."
• "It didn't occur to me, and it doesn't have to be like, saying to a boy or a girl: 'You are Jewish, you are Muslim: come, be converted!'"
• "We are not in the times of the crusades."
• "In front of an unbeliever the last thing I have to do is try to convince him. Never."
• "But listen: Never, never bring the gospel by proselytizing."
• "If someone says they are a disciple of Jesus and comes to you with proselytism, they are not a disciple of Jesus."
• "The Church does not grow by proselytism."

https://disrn.com/news/pope-says-ch...e-who-proselytizes-is-not-a-disciple-of-jesus



IMHO the pope is an idiot

 

[PrchJrkr]

If you truly believe what your faith teaches, wouldn't you want to open the eyes of non-believers to help save their souls? I think to pope is smoking dope...

Of course, being Protestant, I don't really care what the pope wants to teach in his church, but Roman Catholics ought to question his stance.

 

[seekeroftruth]

If you truly believe what your faith teaches, wouldn't you want to open the eyes of non-believers to help save their souls? I think to pope is smoking dope...

Of course, being Protestant, I don't really care what the pope wants to teach in his church, but Roman Catholics ought to question his stance.

IMHO.... I think the Pope was being a tad bit long-winded.

All a Christian has to do is act like a Christian. Others will see and ask us what is so unique.... then we can explain. Right now... Churches and Christians are not showing their best side...... the light is only a flicker....

God will do the work..... if we just let Him.... but right now.... humans in general are not being very Christlike.... IMHO.... as soon as we get out of God's way.... He will do all the work.

JMHO.... tho.... I'm just an old lady with an online Bible and some online commentary..... what would I know about running a church....

 

[GURPS]

..... humans in general are not being very Christlike .....

knowing the path and walking the path

 

[stgislander]

Seem to kinda fly in the face of Mark 16:15.