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Ecumenical and Religious Dialogue Reflection Paper To BP Toquero
Ecumenical and Religious Dialogue Reflection Paper To BP Toquero
Sanchez
Reflection Paper
After the forum with Bishop Solito Toquero I learn a lot of testimonies and
experiences from him. I realize that love is the connection that fulfills ecumenical
movement. It is true because love unites and makes things happen no matter what
conflicts and arguments due to beliefs. Although we are many we are one in the sight
of God. Our gifts motivate us, equip us, and lead us in building up the body of Christ.
We are functional, valuable, and useful in the ministry of Christ because of the talent
that works in us and motivates us to come to God's glory. Another, I came to know
that one of the purposes of the ecumenical movement is to take care of the creation of
God. The expression of our faith and service to God teaches us to become a steward
of God's creation. The book of Ephesians clearly emphasizes that we have one Lord
and one church which shows that we are serving one God who created all things and
the church as our refuge. On the other hand, we must unite in faith and relationship
with other religions. We are related to the whole creation, water, and other resources.
However, I realized that the Spaniards used Christianity to control us. In addition, the
Americans came to the Philippines they get our resources and build corporations.
Moreover, it is good to know that our front churches held a committee that agrees on