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In his 2011 essay, “Towards Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems in the Context of Global Public Authority,” Turkson calls for an end to the Westphalian order and the creation of a world government (“global public authority”). While Cardinal Turkson’s thoughts are vague about the exact form such a regime should take, he lays out three basic principles that would guide formation. It should, he explains, be:
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“The world situation requires the concerted effort of everyone, a thorough examination of every facet of the problem – social, economic, cultural and spiritual.
The Church, which has long experience in human affairs and has no desire to be involved in the political activities of any nation, ‘seeks but one goal: to carry forward the work of Christ under the lead of the befriending Spirit.
And Christ entered this world to give witness to the truth; to save, not to judge; to serve, not to be served.’” With these words, in the prophetic and always relevant Encyclical Populorum Progressio of 1967, Paul VI outlined in a clear way “the trajectories” of the Church’s close relation with the world.
These trajectories intersect in the profound value of human dignity and the quest for the common good, which make people responsible and free to act according to their highest aspirations.
The economic and financial crisis which the world is going through calls everyone, individuals and peoples, to examine in depth the principles and the cultural and moral values at the basis of social coexistence.
What is more, the crisis engages private actors and competent public authorities on the national, regional and international level in serious reflection on both causes and solutions of a political, economic and technical nature.
Originally posted by 2manyquestions
This is not so much a comment on the article as it is a comment about Christianity in general. Why do people follow, believe in and do whatever a Pope says they should do? I don't understand how anyone could believe in one man so much that they would be willing to take his every word as gospel. Not that he would, but if the Pope somehow religiously justified sacrificing the first born, would people do it? He's just another man. There's nothing "holy" about any of them. He's not god, not the son of god,.... he's just a fallible man and it bothers me that people give his words so much weight that they would fundamentally change their lives if he commanded it.
If what the article says is true and he does become the next Pope, I would not doubt that millions of Christians around the world would start to work toward that goal without any questions. The Pope said it, so it must be true/best. Not saying every Christian hangs on his every word, but too many do.
Originally posted by LazarusTsiyr
reply to post by Tardacus
The only "world government" we are to support is when Jesus comes back and reigns.
The only "world government" we are to support is when Harry Potter comes back and reigns.
he also proposes creation of a world central bank to facilitate the recapitalization of banks with public funds
Originally posted by Hopechest
No offense against Catholics but they just aren't the majority.
Why do people follow, believe in and do whatever a Pope says they should do?
Revelation 13:2...The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
reply to post by dc4lifeskater
Whether you are Christian, Catholic or any other, they all come under the same book. Whats the difference? Do you have a different interpretation of the bible or something?
Originally posted by LazarusTsiyr
reply to post by Tardacus
The only "world government" we are to support is when Jesus comes back and reigns.
Matthew 24:24-26 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. See, I have told you ahead of time.
So if anyone tells you, 'There he is, out in the desert,' do not go out; or, 'Here he is, in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.
Then we, which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Master in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Master." 1Thessalonians 4:17
There is no "jesus", there is no "god" who is watching your every move and thought, there is no heaven, there is no hell.