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Spirit as Foundation of Unity
- Unity in Christianity is a miraculous event initiated and completed by God.
- Pope Francis emphasizes the personal spirit as the foundation of unity, not abstract doctrines.
Personal Embrace Before Doctrine
- We fail to see the church as Christ does because we focus on abstract theological problems first.
- Embracing alienated brothers personally can lead to unity before solving doctrinal differences.
Use Language as Bridge
- Use language flexibly to bridge Catholic and Protestant divides, avoiding it as a weapon.
- Recognize that the Bible functions as a love letter, not a symbolic logic textbook.