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The Evil Virus of Inhumanity

Question: Fr David P. The novel, the Plague of Albert Camus takes place in a city of Oran which becomes “the perfect ‘anywhere’ for “the historically unthinkable to happen.” According to him priests “have placed everything in God’s care.” Have these statements of Camus any relevance to the virus pandemic we are currently facing? Answer: […]

LET US WASH OUR HANDS AND FOLD THEM TOGETHER!

Question: Jobson P.K. During this spread of the Corona Virus I got many messages on the silence of God and meaninglessness of religion and its various practises and the importance of science. How do you see the role of religion in the present context? Answer: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST The attack of coronavirus and its […]

Become Credible Witness of Reconciliation

Question: Jacob Mathew How should the Christians in India live and act in the hate filled atmosphere prevalent today? Answer: Jacob Parappally MSFS Divisive forces are at work in all societies at all times. However, they may not always succeed to divide the society in the name of religion, caste, ethnicity etc. Thanks to the […]

Be Faithful To The Cultural Roots Of The People

Question: Jaison Joseph It is my sincere feeling that the message of Christ or ‘Jesus the person’ is not properly communicated to the Indian ethos. What is the way out? Answer: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST It is true that we the Christians in India have failed to communicate Jesus the person or His gospel message […]

Trinity Invites To Celebrate Diversities

Question: P.T. Chacko Is a Christian believer a monotheist or a believer in Trinity? What is the difference? Answer: Jacob Parappally MSFS The revelation of God through Jesus Christ is that God is a communion of three Persons. The biblical articulation of that faith-experience names them as Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the […]

Death Penalty Is No A More Effective Deterrent

Question: Mary Varghese It seems that the ‘mood of our nation’ is welcoming the death penalty to the criminals. In fact, can penalty to death eradicate crimes from our society? Answer: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST It is true that the ‘mood of our nation’ seems to be accepting the death penalty to some hideous criminals […]

Religion No Criterion for Citizenship

Question: Baby John What should be the Christian response to the contentious issue of citizenship and religion? Answer: Jacob Parappally MSFS The recent discussion about the contentious issue of citizenship and religion was triggered by the passing of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in both Houses of the Indian Parliament. Eventually it became Citizenship Amendment […]

LEARNING FROM THE OTHER: THE ROADS OF INCULTURATION AND INTERCULTURATION

Question: David Joseph In my acquaintance with the Amazon Synod document, I have come across its emphasis on inculturation and interculturation. Is not the acceptance of indigenousculture and traditions through inculturation / interculturationharm our faith? Answer: Saji Mathew Kanayankal CST The term ‘inculturation’ is familiar for many of us because of its frequent usage, especially […]

Eviction-facing Indian Catholics to fight Muslim charity’s claims

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