THE POPE SHARES ABOUT SHARING

The DrudgeReport links to an article about the Pope encouraging his flock to be more transparent in the public witness of their faith. The Pope's epiphany could be related to his unsuccessful battle to include a statment about Christianity in the new EU constitution and the recent bans in France to restrict the display of religious symbols by students.

I agree that our faith is not something that should be kept private (remember the bushel basket reference of our Lord?) by attempting to blend in with the unbelievers. Apologetics (and this blog) is all about returning the biblical worldview back in the marketplace of ideas.

"May there be more commitment, on the part of Christians, to give witness with more force to the presence of God in the world," John Paul wrote. "Let's not be afraid to speak of God and to carry on high the signs of faith."

"Those who contend that public reference to faith can infringe the rightful autonomy of the state and civil institutions or that it can even encourage attitudes of intolerance are wrong," he said.

You can read the entire article here.