CATH 1190 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Nostra Aetate, Interfaith Dialogue, Second Vatican Council
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2. describe the initiative begun by pope john paul ii in 1986 and its purpose. 3. illustrate the ways in which post-vatican ii popes have continued the momentum of interreligious dialogue since nostra aetate. Spent a lot of time meet up with the spiritual leader of tibet (dalai lama) Animism belief in spirits in the world. 1986 brought people together to pray for world place. St. francis of assisi humble priest who embraced poverty. Spirit of assisi mission written by a cardinal who was there. 2002 prayer to cease all acts of terrorism. 2011 first day of prayer held by pope benedict xvi to commemorate first day of prayer (1986) 2015 world day of prayer for the care of creation. Africae munus considering the religious practices in the african continent. Section 92 discusses the animistic practices: recognizes the different influences to the religious, recognizes the presence of the holy spirit, teachings about religion might compliment their practices.