My friend Jesse Wheeler discusses in this post another portion of the very important ecumenical document on Christian witness in a multi-religious world. Thanks, Jesse.
We are planning to do something for making this document known in Romania, also.
The Institute of Middle East Studies
By Jesse Wheeler
Principle 2 of the Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for Conduct document states:
- Imitating Jesus Christ. In all aspects of life, and especially in their witness, Christians are called to follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, sharing his love, giving glory and honor to God the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit.
With regard to Christian Witness, perhaps few other passages are as instrumental in shaping my personal understanding as are Christ’s own words in Matthew 5: 13-16:
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to…
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