Published Date: May 16, 2011

Pope Benedict XVI has urged the Indian Christians to avoid semblances of syncretism while they dialogue with people of other religions.“Your dialogue should be characterized by a constant regard for that which is true, in order to foster mutual respect while avoiding semblances of syncretism,” the pope on Monday told two groups of Latin Rite bishops from India, who are in Rome on their ad Limina visit.The pope reminded the prelates led by Cardinal Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi that the Christian commitment to live and to bear witness to the Gospel has distinct challenges in every time and place.“This is certainly true of your country, which is home to various ancient religions, including Christianity,” he added.The pontiff said Christian life in multi-religious societies always demands honesty and sincerity about one’s own beliefs, and respect for those of one’s neighbor.  read more »