Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Frère Roger
Brother Roger of the Taize community in France was murdered yesterday. Those that know my religious background will likely not be surprised that this man, and his community, was and is, a huge influence on me. Roger Schutz was a man who, in WW2, in France founded a community that welcomed french, germans and brits in peace and for who they are. Taize today still follows that example. Those who know anything of Christian politics may judge this protestant for the respect and influence he had on the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. Today is a sad, sad day.
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I do not have much appreciation for what I call 'church'. The church being an institution as opposed to 'religion' which is more like a set of mind or a lifestyle. I think frère Roger has tried to bring the two together and has succeeded in his environment (Taizé). A pity his beliefs and actions are not supported by more people, including the pope.
And to know that there are disturbed people who succeed in frustrating good work is unbelievable. Not to use stronger words.
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And to know that there are disturbed people who succeed in frustrating good work is unbelievable. Not to use stronger words.
