Jesus did not accept the oppressive and tyrannical power exercised by the rulers of their country (Mk 10:42). Jesus did not hesitate to denounce the injustice of rulers. An example of this can be seen in his relationship with Herod "... go and tell that wolf: here I cast out demons and heal the sick...". Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
In the time of Christ: Lk 20:25: render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's; this is not seen as an expression of conflict between the leaders of the State and the leaders of the Church, but as Jesus' encouragement to his disciples to follow the statute. The life of faith and participation in social work are never separated. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
We can take as an example the time of Jeroboam (VIII°), who promised the Kingdom of Israel (Uzziah was King of Judah Am 1,1), but wealth was accumulating in the hands of a few, while the poor were becoming poorer by the day. The prophet Amos stood up and spoke out, denouncing the injustice prevailing in society. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
Period of kingship (from 1020, when Saul was elected to the time of Samuel the Prophet): the role of the prophets who always remind us not to break the covenant and union with God, and they gave a word of warning to kings who break it. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
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