Clarifications on Being Religious Interreligiously by Rev. Peter Phan (2007)

Clarifications Required by the Book Being Religious Interreligiously: Asian Perspectives on Interfaith Dialogue by Reverend Peter C. Phan  

USCCB's Committee on Doctrine

The development of a theology of religious pluralism, that is, a theology that "seeks to investigate, in the light of Christian faith, the significance of the plurality of religious traditions in God’s plan for humanity," is an important task given the exigencies of religious dialogue in our globalized world. The importance of such theological investigation makes it all the more critical that it be carried out in a way that upholds the truth of Catholic doctrine, keeping in proper order a variety of truths that pertain to the Christian faith and to the legitimate integrity of other religions.   

While Being Religious Interreligiously addresses a number of issues that are crucial in the life of the contemporary Church, it contains certain pervading ambiguities and equivocations that could easily confuse or mislead the faithful, as well as statements that, unless properly clarified, are not in accord with Catholic teaching. Therefore we bishops as teachers of the faith are obliged to take action that will help ensure that the singularity of Jesus and the Church be perceived in all clarity and the universal salvific significance of what he has accomplished be acknowledged in the fullness of truth. 

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