Pope Francis stated in his speech at the Third vatican
council that all religions are 'true' and that the church
no longer believes in a literal hell where people suffer.
Read the full speech below:
"Through humility, soul searching, and prayerful
contemplation we have gained a new understanding of
certain dogmas. The church no longer believes in a
literal hell where people suffer. This doctrine is
incompatible with the infinite love of God. God is not a
judge but a friend and a lover of humanity. God seeks
not to condemn but only to embrace. Like the fable of
Adam and Eve, we see hell as a literary device. Hell is
merely a metaphor for the isolated soul, which like all
souls ultimately will be united in love with God.”
“All religions are true, because they are true in the
hearts of all those who believe in them. What other kind
of truth is there? In the past, the church has been harsh
on those it deemed morally wrong or sinful. Today, we
no longer judge. Like a loving father, we never
condemn our children. Our church is big enough for
heterosexuals and homosexuals, for the pro-life and the
pro-choice! For conservatives and liberals, even
communists are welcome and have joined us. We all
love and worship the same God.”
In the last six months, Catholic cardinals, bishops and
theologians have been deliberating in the Vatican City,
in discussing the future of the church and redefining
long-held Catholic doctrines and dogmas. The Third
Vatican Council, is the largest and most important since
the Second Vatican Council was concluded in 1962.
Pope Francis convened the new council to “finally
finish the work of the Second Vatican Council.”
The Third Vatican Council concluded with Pope Francis
announcing that.
Catholicism is now a “modern and reasonable religion,
which has undergone evolutionary changes. The time
has come to abandon all intolerance. We must
recognize that religious truth evolves and changes.
Truth is not absolute or set in stone. Even atheists
acknowledge the divine. Through acts of love and
charity the atheist acknowledges God as well, and
redeems his own soul, becoming an active participant in
the redemption of humanity.”
One statement in the Pope’s speech has sent
traditionalists into a fit of confusion and hysteria.
“God is changing and evolving as we are, For God lives
in us and in our hearts. When we spread love and
kindness in the world, we touch our own divinity and
recognize it. The Bible is a beautiful holy book, but like
all great and ancient works, some passages are outdated.
Some even call for intolerance or judgement. The time
has come to see these verses as later interpolations,
contrary to the message of love and truth, which
otherwise radiates through scripture. In accordance
with our new understanding, we will begin to ordain
women as cardinals, bishops and priests. In the future,
it is my hope that we will have a woman pope one day.
Let no door be closed to women that is open to men!”
A few cardinals in the Catholic church are against Pope
Francis' latest declarations.
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