The Mystery of the Presence of Christ in Christianity and In Islam the Foundation for Christian-Muslim Dialogue

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dc.contributor.authorSawadogo, Augustin
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-03T09:20:46Z
dc.date.available2019-05-03T09:20:46Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractGaudium et Spes number 22 states: “In reality it is only in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of man truly becomes clear. […]. It is no wonder, then, that all the truths mentioned so far should find in him their source and their most perfect embodiment”(GS, 22). One of these truths is mentioned by Gaudium et Spes as follows: “For since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all the possibility of being made partners, in a way known to God, in the paschal mystery.” In this affirmation of Gaudium et Spes lies the central question of my reflection and research that can be divided into three parts. First, the question is, if this is one of the truths, how do we understand it and what are the other truths that Gaudium et Spes is referring to? Are these truths found strictly speaking only in Christianity in general and the Catholic Church in particular or, to some extent, in Islam? Secondly, if these truths are present somehow in Islam, how can we find them and to what extent are they important or challenging to Christianity, and Islam? This is the mystery of Christ`s presence. Thirdly, how can these truths affect our catholic mind and life for a better understanding of Jesus` presence in Christianity and Islam in view of a long lasting Christian-Muslim dialogue? Why is it that the search for these truths in history has brought so much animosity and strife between Christians and Muslims? Beyond the mere sense of morality, what can be a just and prudent theological approach to the search for the truth of Christ’s presence or incarnation in the two religions for a daily peaceful and respectful Christian-Muslim dialogue? From my two years pastoral experience in Khartoum added to my experience with Muslims since my childhood, I am interested in researching the importance of the mystery of Christ’s presence in Christianity and in Islam. I am convinced that Christian- Muslim dialogue for peace would be sincere provided that both parties have a true knowledge of one another. This peace certainly requires two things. The first is a true appreciation of other religions values. The second is to struggle to be on the side of God rather than to fight to show that God is on one`s side.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12342/945
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTangaza University College/Duquesne Universityen_US
dc.subjectMysteryen_US
dc.subjectChristen_US
dc.subjectChristianityen_US
dc.subjectIslamen_US
dc.subjectChristian-Muslim Dialogueen_US
dc.titleThe Mystery of the Presence of Christ in Christianity and In Islam the Foundation for Christian-Muslim Dialogueen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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