Theological drift.Dear editor, I was disappointed by your obiter dictum [Latin, By the way.] Words of an opinion entirely unnecessary for the decision of the case. A remark made or opinion expressed by a judge in a decision upon a cause, "by the way", that is, incidentally or collaterally, and not directly upon the question before the court or (passing comment) on Pope Benedict XVI  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. in your June editorial, Why can't we simply say what we mean? When Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was head of the congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, he always gave thoughtful and reasoned responses to the theological questions the church faces today. Those who considered themselves his opponents responded with no more than the sort of name-calling that your editorial repeats. As for ecumenism ecumenism Movement toward unity or cooperation among the Christian churches. The first major step in the direction of ecumenism was the International Missionary Conference of 1910, a gathering of Protestants. , to suggest that his election is a threat to it is the same as to say that serious, honest and respectful theological debate is a danger to ecumenism. In fact, the principal danger comes from the theological drift that has been all too common in recent decades, and which Cardinal Ratzinger strove against. I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if you have read Cardinal Ratzinger's Milestones: Memoirs 1927 to 1977. If you have not, you might do so. I think it will give you a more nuanced view of an honest and decent man. Gordon Cameron Smith Cameron Smith (born 18 June 1983 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian rugby league player for the Melbourne Storm and the Queensland State of Origin Team. Smith captained the Melbourne Storm in their 34-8 victory over the Manly Sea Eagles in the 2007 NRL Grand Final. Ottawa |
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