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'We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has ever experienced. I do not think the wide circle of the American Society, or the wide circle of the Christian Community realise this fully. We are now facing the final confrontation between the Church and the antichurch, between the Gospel and the antigospel, between Christ and the antichrist. This confrontation lies within the plans of Divine Providence. It is, therefore, in God's Plan, and it must be a trial which the Church must take up, and face courageously.'

John Paul II (Pope)#13

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker views current history as a final spiritual battle between good and evil.
In plain terms
There is a big spiritual war happening.
What can you take from it?
Face spiritual challenges courageously.

Where it applies

  • religious leadership
  • crisis moments
  • theological study

Putting it to work

  • prepare for hardship
  • lead with courage
  • study scripture

Questions to consider

  • What challenges does your community face?
  • How do you define good and evil?

Another view

It frames complex social issues as a binary spiritual war.

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