This OP is about the choice of those that represent a Faith. Starting at the leader, on to the priests, and down to all those that have a appointed responsibility of guiding the followers. No matter what faith, no matter what these leaders are called. It is aimed at addressing those that have the most influence of the practice of a Faith.
This OP will offer a specific scenario so the Obligations can be considered. The Governance of the Catholic Church will be used as an example, a real life scenario is to be used, a historical event.
This is stated at the onset of this discussion so if you continue, it is your choice, as this OP is about the application of Justice required by a conferred obligation imposed by the position they hold.
The scenario.
The Pope receives Correspondence which contains a Message of deep spiritual significance for all of Christianity. That Message starts;
"O Pope! Rend the veils asunder. He Who is the Lord of Lords is come overshadowed with clouds, and the decree hath been fulfilled by God, the Almighty, the Unrestrained. Dispel the mists through the power of thy Lord, and ascend unto the Kingdom of His names and attributes. Thus hath the Pen of the Most High commanded thee at the behest of thy Lord, the Almighty, the All-Compelling. He, verily, hath again come down from Heaven even as He came down from it the first time. Beware that thou dispute not with Him even as the Pharisees disputed with Him without a clear token or proof. On His right hand flow the living waters of grace, and on His left the choice Wine of justice, whilst before Him march the angels of Paradise, bearing the banners of His signs. Beware lest any name debar thee from God, the Creator of earth and heaven. Leave thou the world behind thee, and turn towards thy Lord, through Whom the whole earth hath been illumined."
So, a substantial claim has been received, it addressed the very foundations of Faith, the implications are obvious.
Did the Pope, as the Leader of a Faith, have an obligation to pursue Justice and determine if that summons had any foundations of truth?
The Question can now be drilled down to all levels of Authority, for all those that have influence as to how others perceive the Faith they follower. Do they likewise have an obligation?
Finally down to the Individual, do they have an Obligation if the same letter included them?
This OP is about the Obligation, not about conversion, is is applicable to all claims made. The material used is an historical fact, nothing more.
This OP comes about, as many try to shift their own obligation to search the truth of a claim, on to the claimant.
Regards Tony
This OP will offer a specific scenario so the Obligations can be considered. The Governance of the Catholic Church will be used as an example, a real life scenario is to be used, a historical event.
This is stated at the onset of this discussion so if you continue, it is your choice, as this OP is about the application of Justice required by a conferred obligation imposed by the position they hold.
The scenario.
The Pope receives Correspondence which contains a Message of deep spiritual significance for all of Christianity. That Message starts;
"O Pope! Rend the veils asunder. He Who is the Lord of Lords is come overshadowed with clouds, and the decree hath been fulfilled by God, the Almighty, the Unrestrained. Dispel the mists through the power of thy Lord, and ascend unto the Kingdom of His names and attributes. Thus hath the Pen of the Most High commanded thee at the behest of thy Lord, the Almighty, the All-Compelling. He, verily, hath again come down from Heaven even as He came down from it the first time. Beware that thou dispute not with Him even as the Pharisees disputed with Him without a clear token or proof. On His right hand flow the living waters of grace, and on His left the choice Wine of justice, whilst before Him march the angels of Paradise, bearing the banners of His signs. Beware lest any name debar thee from God, the Creator of earth and heaven. Leave thou the world behind thee, and turn towards thy Lord, through Whom the whole earth hath been illumined."
So, a substantial claim has been received, it addressed the very foundations of Faith, the implications are obvious.
Did the Pope, as the Leader of a Faith, have an obligation to pursue Justice and determine if that summons had any foundations of truth?
The Question can now be drilled down to all levels of Authority, for all those that have influence as to how others perceive the Faith they follower. Do they likewise have an obligation?
Finally down to the Individual, do they have an Obligation if the same letter included them?
O peoples of the earth! Destroy the abodes of negligence with the hands of power and assurance, and raise up the mansions of true knowledge within your hearts, that the All-Merciful may shed the radiance of His light upon them. Better is this for you than all whereon the sun shineth, and unto this beareth witness He Who holdeth within His grasp the ultimate decree. The Breeze of God hath been wafted over the world at the advent of the Desired One in His great glory, whereupon every stone and clod of earth hath cried out: “The Promised One is come! The Kingdom is God’s, the Mighty, the Gracious, the Forgiving.”
This OP is about the Obligation, not about conversion, is is applicable to all claims made. The material used is an historical fact, nothing more.
This OP comes about, as many try to shift their own obligation to search the truth of a claim, on to the claimant.
Regards Tony
