The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 118: The Church and Non-Christians
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Church Sees Goodness in Religions
- The Church recognizes some degree of goodness and truth in every religion around the world.
- The fullness of truth and salvation subsists uniquely in the Catholic Church as the universal sacrament of salvation.
Unique Link with Judaism
- Judaism is unique among non-Christian religions as it is a response to God's revelation in the Old Covenant.
- The Jewish people retain irrevocable gifts, callings, and the promise of the Messiah according to the flesh.
Spiritual Bond with Muslims
- Muslims share belief in the one merciful God and faith of Abraham with Christians.
- Despite differences, the Church affirms a significant spiritual bond with Muslims based on common monotheistic faith.