4. Religious Pluralism and Society - Redemptoris Missio

Redemptoris Missio

An encyclical issued by Pope John Paul II in 1990 that discusses the purpose of inter-faith dialogue and missionary work in a multi-faith society.

Inter-faith dialogue

A conversation or exchange between different religious traditions aimed at understanding and respecting each other's beliefs.

Missionary work

The act of spreading one's religious beliefs to others, particularly in non-Christian communities.

Multi-faith society

A society composed of multiple religious beliefs coexisting together.

Divine truth

The ultimate truth believed to be revealed by God, which Christians claim to possess fully.

Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church, §27-28

A reference outlining the belief that every person has an inherent desire for God and manifests that in various religious expressions.

The Church’s missionary mandate

The Church's duty to evangelize and spread Christian teachings, as referred to in Matthew 28:19.

Inner purity and conversion

The spiritual growth one experiences through dialogue, reflecting a change in understanding and belief.

Respect in inter-faith dialogue

The principle that dialogues should be conducted with honor and recognition of others' beliefs and experiences, as emphasized by John Paul II.

Seeds of the Word

Elements of truth and Christ's presence found in other religions that the Church seeks to uncover through dialogue.