The European continent faces danger from both the concept of the atheistic state and the Islamic theocratic state, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI warned in a rare public message he sent to a recent conference in Poland. “The topic of the conference,” his message said in Polish, “…is of key significance to the future of our continent [Europe]. “The contrast between the concepts of the radically atheistic state and the creation of the radically theocratic state by Muslim movements creates a dangerous situation for our age, one whose effects we experience each day.” So what should Christians do about it? Here’s what Benedict recommends: “These radical ideologies require us to urgently develop a convincing concept of the state that will stand up to the confrontation between these challenges and help to overcome it.” In other words, he doesn’t want Christians to capitulate to either one in an attempt to resist the other. Rather, Christians should develop a concept of the state that avoids both atheism and theocracy.
Benedict XVI Warns Europe in Danger of Both Atheistic & Islamic Theocratic States |
Benedict XVI Warns Europe in Danger of Both Atheistic & Islamic Theocratic States |
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