Questions raised from Francis’ statements

The following are some of the questions raised from the Bishop of Rome’s various statements.

For full list see: http://en.denzingerbergoglio.com/queries-and-doubts/
• Can good-will replace theology?
• What is the family for the Church? Any type of union?
• The holy anger of Jesus is only pretence?
• Do Catholics and muslims worship the same God?
• Sects no longer exist, and now everyone is the ‘church’?
• Can youth be formed with neither God nor religion?
• Can a Pope defend communist ideas?

• The divorced and remarried are not excommunicated…but, do they enjoy God’s friendship?
• When the Church becomes closed, she becomes an ailing Church, she falls ill! The Church must step outside herself. To the outskirts of existence, whatever they may be?
• Francis says that there is no explanation for suffering. Is that true?
• Ecumenism justifies leaving out Jesus Christ in order to pray with Jews and Muslims?
• Can Catechesis be compared with yoga or zen?
• Can anybody be chosen as godparents? What does the Church think of divorce?
• The blasphemous crucifix of Evo Morales should not offend Catholics?
• Did Jesus rebel against the Father’s will on the Cross?

• What should a Catholic think about the Encyclical Laudato Si´?
• The Church and the Papacy can be transformed into something democratic, horizontal?
• To offer thousands of rosaries is a bad thing?
• Equality is the source of justice and happiness?
• The multiplication of the loaves was only a symbol?
• Communism is good? It is concerned about the poor? It has similarities with the Church’s social doctrine?
• The Eucharistic fast…a dictatorial burden?!
• Good vibes, positive energies, prayers – all the same thing?

• Sins are a motive for joy and salvation?
• The Church learns about God’s will from the people? Her teachings on the family must be adapted to the times?
• Did the Virgin Mary rebel against God?
• What did Saint Paul really say about boasting of our sins?
• “Who am I to judge him?” Is homosexuality a sin?
• Can the Holy Spirit counsel good with evil?
• Mercy takes away the gravity of sin?
• Society has nothing to profit from the Church’s teachings? What is the much touted ‘culture of encounter’?

• It is impossible to find God with entire certainty?
• Holy Communion is no longer the reception of the Body and Blood of Our Lord?
• Alms-giving is preferable to divine worship?
• To look for doctrinal clarity is outdated?
• Having a large family is a sign of irresponsibility?
• The Church should be reduced to a small minority?
• How should the other Christian churches be considered? Are their priestly ordinations valid?
• Is it impossible to know where to encounter God?
• Happiness…Where is it to be found?

• Is Fraternal Correction Good or an Evil?
• The Church no longer needs to convert anyone?
• Does the Old Covenant still exist and is Judaism a valid way of salvation?
• God is not omnipotent?
• Did the Church stop looking to Jesus Christ?
• Is it necessary to reform the Church and to reduce the precepts?
• All religions lead to God?
• The Church should not attempt to form the consciences of people?
• Contemplative communities are spiritually sick since they do not go out?
• Are souls punished with annihilation?

• Is salvation guaranteed to all who belong to God’s people?
• Is material charity the most important thing in the Church?
• God never condemns, and always pardons?
• In the end, do all go to Heaven?
• Is peace possible without Christ?
• Caution with evil is no longer necessary?
• Should the teaching of Morals be silenced?
• Christ will not judge anyone at the Final Judgment?

• The Church no longer excludes the divorced in second union from the Eucharist?
• Does the Church still teach the existence of eternal condemnation?
• The Church has no solution for the crisis of the family?
• Is Ecumenism the harmony of all Christian Faiths?
• Can anyone interpret God as he wishes?
• Absolute truth does not exist?
• Is there a Catholic God?
• Youth who live together shouldn’t be encouraged to marry?
• Is conscience totally free? Can one do evil so that good may result from it?

• Is conscience the last word on what is good and evil?
• Does everyone have a right to receive the Sacraments?
• Should the Gospel be adapted to contemporary culture?