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Last update - 13:39 28/04/2007 Anti-Semitism to top talks at 2008 Roman Catholic bishops' summit By The Associated Press The need to step up the fight against anti-Semitism will be a key issue for the world's Roman Catholic bishops at a meeting at the Vatican next year. An entire section of a preparatory document released by the Vatican on Friday is devoted to the Church's relationship with Jews, noting the close associations of the two in faith and calling for efforts to overcome every form of anti-Semitism. The 60-page document, which was approved by Pope Benedict XVI, outlines the suggested topics and includes a questionnaire to be answered by local bishops. Advertisement After asking if priority is given to dialogue with the Jews, the questionnaire calls on bishops to investigate the use of biblical texts to ferment attitudes of anti-Semitism. "Much has already been done, but everything must be done to dispel every shadow, the synod's general-secretary," Bishop Nikola Eterovic, said during a news conference to present the agenda for the October 2008 meeting. The 1965 document of the Second Vatican Council, Nostra Aetate, marked a new era in Catholic-Jewish relations. It deplored anti-Semitism in every form and repudiated the deicide charge that blamed Jews as a people for Christ's death. Subsequent landmarks have included visits to synagogues by Popes John Paul II and Benedict. The general theme of the meeting is an examination of the way scripture is studied and taught in the Church, and how the word of God can be influential in contemporary society. In particular, while the document encourages individual and group study of the Bible, it warns against the dangers of an arbitrary or literal interpretation of the Scriptures, which it says could lead to fundamentalism. During the synod, bishops from around the world gather in Rome for two weeks to discuss the pre-established theme in general sessions and private groups. The body of bishops has no decision-making power, but can only present suggestions to the pope, who will then decide on them. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Power to the people Egypt plans to provide all of Gaza's electricity, to wean dependency on Israel. Calculated escalation Hamas has been trying for some time to create a balance of deterrence with Israel.   1.   The Church has brought about this phenomenon. It is high time it 17:55  |  Chistina 27/04/07   2.   the Vatican Philo-semetic? 18:40  |  Shylock 27/04/07   3.   True Christianity 18:42  |  Eli 27/04/07   4.   Rabbi, Heal Thyself 19:03  |  MaoSayTongue 27/04/07   5.   MaoSayTongue 20:04  |  Dick Hertz 27/04/07   6.   To:Rabbi #4 20:27  |  Eli 27/04/07   7.   Christina 20:54  |  Roman 27/04/07   8.   Dick Hertz - The Talmut is very anti "goy" 20:58  |  Puss E. 27/04/07   9.   To Eli 21:10  |  Dick Hertz 27/04/07   10.   Vatican anti-semitism 21:45  |  Louis 27/04/07   11.   #5, Dick--Jesus Followed Talmud? LOL 22:03  |  MaoSayTongue 27/04/07   12.   Believing the Scriputures literally is a problem? 22:26  |  Larry 27/04/07   13.   #5 23:09  |  Christian for Jews 27/04/07   14.   To: Dick 23:36  |  Eli 27/04/07   15.   To me Romans or Italians are the same 23:37  |  ottomatik 27/04/07   16.   Christian for Jews 23:45  |  Jew Jew 27/04/07   17.   Mao, Jesus is never mentioned in the Talmud 23:45  |  Jake 27/04/07   18.   Very positive 23:47  |  Sjoerd 27/04/07   19.   Eli, you are wrong 23:48  |  Jake 27/04/07   20.   Eli, did not the Roman-appointed Priest Caiaphas say... 23:54  |  Jake 27/04/07   21.   Louis, `what comes around goes around` 23:57  |  Jake 27/04/07   22.   ottomatik, despicable racism; Italians are our `alter-ego` 00:38  |  Jake 28/04/07   23.   MaoSayTongue #11 00:54  |  Dick Hertz 28/04/07   24.   Puss E. and Destruction of the Talmud 01:02  |  Dick Hertz 28/04/07   25.   Eli - You Are Right 01:13  |  Dick Hertz 28/04/07   26.   Modern Catholic Church not anti-Jewish 01:56  |  John Campo 28/04/07   27.   John Campo 02:32  |  Dick Hertz 28/04/07   28.   Give Us a Break 02:45  |  J Olson 28/04/07   29.   Day late, dollar short 03:46  |  Lori 28/04/07   30.   J Olson, Pilate released Jesus to the Jews??? 04:42  |  Jake 28/04/07   31.   Dick Hertz 04:45  |  Puss E. 28/04/07   32.   church and hatred 05:04  |  Connie 28/04/07   33.   Jews, Jews, come home to Israel and do not 06:29  |  Uriel Lifshitz 28/04/07   34.   Vatican and Jews 07:09  |  mike davis 28/04/07   35.   Talmud and Dick Hertz 07:19  |  mike davis 28/04/07   36.   Blasphemous Hogwash By Mike Davis 09:58  |  GenerX 28/04/07   37.   And Additionally, All Christians Should Declare This... 11:34  |  Yosemite 28/04/07   38.   Catholic- Jewish ties 17:14  |  Ralph 28/04/07   39.   Mike Davis and the Talmud 18:07  |  Dick Hertz 28/04/07   40.   Mike Davis # 35 - Complete Fabrication 19:25  |  Dick Hertz 28/04/07   41.   J Olson # 28 and Give Us a break 19:41  |  Dick hertz 28/04/07   42.   #2 Shylock 21:35  |  David 29/04/07   43.   #3 21:46  |  David 29/04/07   44.   MaoSay Tongue 21:58  |  David 29/04/07   45.   to Eli from CANADA 20:34  |  TAZ 30/04/07   46.   Talmut 21:53  |  Gilbert 29/02/08

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