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Why Be Courteous If Jesus Wasnt? Faith and Dialogue

Robert Greving2026-07-03T17:59:34

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“Why be courteous if Jesus wasn’t?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of courtesy in faith and dialogue, addressing how to approach sensitive topics, such as when a child chooses a different faith. Other questions include whether Jesus ever invited rather than commanded and the appropriateness of lending a rosary to someone of a different faith at a vigil.

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Questions Covered:

  • 02:30 - Why do we always have to be courteous when Jesus wasn’t always courteous?
  • 37:00 - My son was raised Catholic and now wants to become Muslim. How do I approach him with courtesy?
  • 46:43 - Did Jesus ever invite someone to do something instead of commanding them?
  • 50:42 - I’m attending a vigil. Would It be a courtesy to lend a rosary to a jewish woman for the vigil?
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