Catholic “World Church” strives for “One World”

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The desired unification of the world under the “universal world church.” A goal that must not be lost sight of, according to the appeal of a German bishop. The “One World,” is the credo. The Gospel also recognizes this phenomenon, specifically under the aspect of “enmity against God.”

Desired unity of the “world church”

The “universal church” is how the Roman Catholic Church, acting with its usual “humbleness and modesty,” describes itself. Another designation it has given itself is the universal church or the universal church. The credo of this “universal church” is unity and is represented by the bishops spread across the globe, with the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, in the leading role. The Roman Church has always been obsessed with creating unity and has relentlessly persecuted all those whom the Church itself accused of questioning or even endangering this desired unity.

Quasi serfdom

“Once caught, always caught,” goes the saying. This also applies to the Roman Catholic Church. As an infant (without one’s own consent) one’s head was wetted in a Roman Catholic manner by the parents’ responsibility (not truly Christian baptism – Info), and one is considered a lifelong subject to the laws of this church. Canon 96 of Canon Law states:
“By baptism one is incorporated into the Church of Christ and is constituted a person in it with the duties and rights which are proper to Christians in keeping with their condition, insofar as they are in ecclesiastical communion and unless a legitimately issued sanction stands in the way.“

The Church determines what these duties and rights are. Is there anything comparable in the Gospel with this degree and consequence? No!

Thomas Aquinas, revered as the “Supreme Saint,” on the subject of unity:
“There are some unbelievers such as the Gentiles and the Hebrews who have never accepted the Christian faith. These should in no way be forced to believe … Appropriate force may be used by the faithful to prevent them from interfering with the faith through blasphemy or evil inducements or open persecution. This is the reason that Chrstians often make war on unbelievers, not to force them to believe, but to prevent them from interfering with the Christian faith. However, there are other unbeleivers, such as heretics and all apostates who once accepted and professed the faith. These are to bei compelled, even by physical force, to carry out waht they promised and to hold waht they once accepted.”
(Summae Theologiae, ii-ii, Question 10, Article 8, in Basic Writings)

With baptism, the Catholic faith is considered “accepted.” “Reasonable physical force.” What is “reasonable”? That is determined by the Church.

“World Church” in the global sense

If this understanding of the “universal church” played a role only within the church, as if it were the rulebook of an extravagant costume club, then it would be only half as dramatic. This possibility of confronting people declared apostates and heretics with “appropriate force” (visibly) has been eliminated since 1798 (Info). The princes and kings still ruling in the “Holy Roman Empire” (dissolved in 1806) were required by papal legislation (Innocent III, 1199) to prosecute heretics declared by the church under the aspect of lèse majesté. An automated process in which church officials themselves could present their “holy hands” in innocence in countless “individual cases.”

But the term “universal church” is much broader, for this choice of words literally concerns the entire world. The bishops, especially the one who occupies the “Cathedra Petri,” cherish the vision of “One World,” naturally under the wing of the Church. This vision must not be shaken and must be held fast, said Bishop Bertram Meier last Sunday in Memmingen, on the occasion of the conclusion of the “Month of World Mission.” (Source). No one should be excluded, regardless of origin, religion, or skin color. “Ethnic nationalism” is also incompatible, the bishop said.

What is the advantage of unity?

A blanket statement from the bishop, who uses familiar negative narratives to gain a certain level of support for the desired unity. But what about the exclusion of, for example, known members of organized crime from the ranks of a charitable organization? Or avowed Satanists as speakers or even pastors in one’s own Christian church? What about the exclusion of women from responsible positions within one’s own church, or the acceptance of Buddhists as altar servers? As you can see, the term “exclusion” cannot be demonized across the board.

One aspect, of course, is completely omitted from the perspective of the Roman Church. World unity is usually propagated by calling for the elimination or cessation of negative circumstances. But what about the positive aspects within the unity envisioned by the “universal church”? How should this unity be structured? In this sense, it meant that all “included” people strived for something equal or even the same. Precisely for the “common good.”

Universal religion in sight

It’s very difficult to convince a non-Catholic to prostrate themselves and worship before statues of Mary, dead people, and their remains or body parts (“relics”). There were also problems with the constant re-sacrifice of Jesus Christ (“Mass”). This should actually be repugnant to any Christian with at least a touch of “residual Protestantism.” Not to mention Muslims and even Jews. Therefore, this world unity will likely not look so “typically Roman Catholic.”

All that’s needed is to consider the goal of the adversary (Satan, the devil, the ancient serpent, the dragon – Revelation 12:9). It’s “plain and simple” about transgressing or disregarding God’s law. This is possible in countless ways. A life of faith according to the Roman Catholic Catechism alone would be sufficient (Info), but this is difficult to explain to other religious adherents. Therefore, for the unity of the world, according to the “universal world church,” such a universal religion is also appropriate. This is already underway, also thanks to ardent support from the former Lutheran-Evangelical churches of the EKD (umbrella organization Evangelical Church in Germany).

A world religion based on Christian values, but equipped with the principles of humanism derived from natural law. Something where New Agers, Buddhists, and Hindus can certainly find a home. A synthesis of “divinity” and “worldly wisdom,” in short: Theosophy. (Info).

And yet “world church” applies

The origin, authority, motives, and goals of the Roman institution, the papacy, consisting of state and church, even justify the term “universal church.” The “one world,” but which world, or rather whose world? Could it be the world that Jesus Christ meant, or is it a world of a completely different nature?

The Roman Catholic Church, the spiritual leader of this “One World,” is very visible. What did Jesus Christ say?
“And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.” (John 8:23)

“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” (John 18:36)

“The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:” (Luke 17:20)

In Luke 13:20, Jesus made it clear that the world of God is obviously not visible in this world, otherwise He would have simply had to say, “Just look!”, but:
“And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?“

The apostle James put it succinctly:
“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” (James 4:4)

The unity of “this world”?!

What? The “world unity” of this “One World” sought by the Roman Catholic “World Church” would thus result in “united enmity” toward God! And yes, there is this One who (still) rules this world under his scepter through his incomparable art of seduction and deception:

“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” (John 12:31)
“Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” (John 14:30)
“Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.” (John 16:11)

And the papacy (“and the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority“, Revelation 13:2 – Info) is pushing by all means to help this prince achieve his goal. But they are all deceived by him! It is up to each person to either add themselves as a part of this “One World” and thus provide themselves with (temporarily) stress-free comfort, or to remain faithful to Jesus Christ, keep His commandments, and bear His testimony. One must persevere and prepare oneself, long overdue, today for what will befall those unwilling to serve this “One World.”

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