Don Raffaele Garofalo
Diary of the pioneer missionary in Africa tell us that whenever the men showed the crucifix to the natives, they fled in terror. In all probability the "primitive" by Claude Levi-Strauss ever wondered who were those "savages" delighted in showing them a man subjected to such torture! E 'likely in front of a "Halloween pumpkin" would have laughed good-naturedly. The eye and the mind accustomed to prevent us to understand the scandal highlighted by strangers, what would happen if we showed in our churches a man hanging from a rope or beheaded or charred on an electric chair. A secular state should not impose the presence of crucifixes in classrooms, or promote the teaching of one religion in public schools. A discipline that respects of secularism and pluralism would only be possible with the study of history of religions or of religion itself. The teachers, of whatever faith or none, gain access to specific securities bearing obtained from the University of the State and appointed by the Minister for competitions and rankings. Father Ernesto Balducci, soul, masterfully Christian and secular, said that the educational activity must be non-denominational, "of course becomes the Gospel" when it is capable of empowering people before subordinate. Don Milani, teacher and educator, a man of faith, do not expose the crucifix on the walls of the school Barbiana.La Strasbourg ruling provides an opportunity for reflection that goes beyond the event and put the same attention to the value of the identifying symbol of Christians. Paul of Tarsus, for one, emphasizes the significance of the cross, giving rise to the "sacrificial theology" that an offended God would have demanded an "adequate remedy" by sacrifice his own son. It is a concept of divinity, not far from the pagan gods that subside with sacrifices, even to the shedding of human blood. Paul himself, however, states that the strength of Christianity, what distinguishes a religion making "real" than the other "false", is the Resurrection of Christ, the victory over death, conclusive evidence of his divinity. "If Christ has not been raised our preaching is vain, vain and your faith" (I Cor. 15, 14). The crucifixion and death of the Messiah characterize a situation of transition in the economy of Christian salvation. A theology "masochistic" favored, however, the sacrificial transitional moment of the cross rather than the final message of the Resurrection. For believers, the excitement should be paid not to the Christ crucified but risen Christ: instead of that symbol of death, should be in the camp said the figure of the Master alive and welcoming, a theology of life, not the non morte.Per the crucifix symbolizes believers, the laity, the suffering, the heroism of which he knows could become the 'man "to rescue his fellow man. Think of the crosses scattered along the Appian Way, after the Spartacus revolt that led to restore dignity to his men, consider the martyrs of the liberation struggle that history lists. The cross is an emblem of man's redemption of the oppressed. Knowing that a man-god was executed on charges of "stirring up" against the power makes it more acceptable, even non-belief, "made man" of Christ, the generous gesture of love. Striking features, however, a crucifix that will express the "repair" does not claim to be a God willing to forgive free (within its limits, the man they ... is capable of!), a jealous God willed that the creature in His image and likeness Lui.Il aspire to become like God's face to be found within man, why Judaism prohibits all human vision and representation. A crucifix covered with dust layered, hung mo 'of furnishings into disuse, it makes no Christian, but can make us dangerously Pharisees: the cross of Christ is also on display in the secret of the mafia! The Catholic proselytism makes extensive use of images and gestures bordering on superstition while neglecting the Christian message that passes when the Word becomes life vissuta.I our devoted leaders may profess their faith by solving the problems of who is nailed to the lack of jobs, insecurity. The Church, for its part, to preserve the freedom of a credible proclamation of the Gospel, is called to the witness. If Christians are truly "baking", mentioned in the Gospel, will be effective only "in the middle of the crowd," the school of the State, giving up the continual demands of public money for their elite institutions. The government will respect the Christian roots of our country when the racial laws will abolish the "rejection" of the crime of illegal immigration, a civil and dignified reception of immigrants, the current crucified on tramp despair, a world enslaved by pagan symbols firmly tied to his soul. Under the gaze of a crucified and sacred images, we are able to perform the most horrific actions: from violence in the home, the injustices committed in the courtrooms, offices, schools, even in churches. In the name of a sacred symbol has become "furniture" is being launched racist laws, are blessed weapons, perpetrate massacres, you agree guerre.In France, Germany, England and many other nations, respectful of the Vatican but free from "servitude" you have the consciousness that in administrative offices, educational establishments, it is a public non-sectarian, is a culture not a profession of faith. Christians should be the first to recognize the importance of a thorough study of religion that would support more informed choices, thwarting any fundamentalist threat. Gradually introduce the teaching in schools of other religions, as is being proposed, is now worn cobble together a fabric, a desire to provide funds to pool knowledge that enhances the negative aspect of the differences instead of highlighting the wealth. The "Catechism" administered in schools difficult to create deep-rooted beliefs, is to support often, if not rejection, indifference to religion for a lifetime. The comparison with different cultures, with other ways of conceiving a good faith would support the formation of a future society based on peaceful coexistence, will make it easier to search, compare and share common values, scongiurerà the risk of new wars of religion, "clashes of civilizations." A state that is short-sighted, and feels responsible for a harmonious growth of future generations, should engage in that direction. The Church should not feel threatened by a plurality of voices united by shared values, rather than a religious diffiderà flaunted, destined to be systematically denied by public and private behavior. In Italy the crucifix "should be" hung on the walls, desire for unanimous intrometterà not in the affairs of private and public citizens and leaders! Remains in place, nailed, that's where you want it! Non-invasive, harmless. For these reasons, it was hushed up by the Sanhedrin and a Roman tribunal.
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