Priest Father Herman Roborgh wrote about the '5 Paradoxes of Christianity' in the journal Dialogue Australasia. I would like to capture 1 of the 5 paradoxes here to illustrate what I wrote earlier in this blog.
Paradox: Christians and Muslims regard their own faith as the true way, yet also affirm the truth of other paths.
It is clear that, for Christians, Christ is the Way to God. Yet Jesus is also presented as saying "many will come from the east and the west to take their places with Abraham". The Catholic Church also acknowledges that those outside the community of the Church can attain salvation, thereby recognising the value of other paths to God.
Similarly, the Qur'an says that God has chosen Islam as the true religion: "Today I have perfected your religion for you, completed My blessing upon you, and chosen as your religion islam." But the Qur'an also acknowledges the faith of those outside the community of Muslims: "The Muslim believers, the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians - all those who believe in God and the Last Day and do good - will have their rewards with the Lord." (Sunday July 5 2009, Catholic News.)
Personally, I think this is Father Herman's liberal thinking. It may be right, it may be wrong. But we cannot deny that this remains a Great Paradox.
Sunday 19 July 2009
Conversations in Heaven?
I have just finished reading 'FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN'. I have read 'Tuesday With Morrie' a few years ago.
The author was very good in the use of words to weave subtle changes in emotions. The heavenly conversations with 5 people were filled with surprises. It is a good book that can set your mind thinking .
The books are not about religion. They simply give glimpses of the meanings of life.
I would recommend both these books to you.
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