SHALLOM, EIRENE, SALAM, PEACE, KAPAYAPAAN
Complete peace. This is what our church desires. We do not want violence, conflict, and negative teachings that stem from extreme teachings of each religion. All religious beliefs teach goodness. However, in the hands of people with their own interests, this leads to violence. All religions can become extreme. What we should only harvest is all the goodness from all religions and avoid doctrines or teachings that causes violence and conflict. Good conduct and behavior are more important than any doctrine or dogma.
THE GOODNESS IN JUDAISM
The TORAH from the Holy Scriptures of the Jews teaches us the TEN COMMANDMENTS of God. These commandments, when we live by them, will bring complete peace to our communities. (Exodus 20:1-17)
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THE GOODNESS IN CHRISTIANITY
The Gospels from the New Testament of the Bible teach us about goodness. What we follow are the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave us two commandments that bring peace to our community. (Matthew 22:36-40)
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THE GOODNESS IN BUDDHISM
One of the major religions in Asia is Buddhism. The teachings of their guru, Buddha, impart many virtues that, if followed, can bring about complete peace in our communities. These virtues are taught by all Buddhists worldwide:
Buddhism also teaches us the proper way of living to achieve peace in our environment and with our fellow human beings. This teaching of Buddha is called the 8 Fold Path:
SORCE: https://www.unhcr.org/50be10cb9.pdf |
the inclusive church of the philippines
"Our church is for everyone, regardless of their color, status, philosophy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our church is under the jurisdiction of CHRIST COMMUNION based in Thailand. We belong to what is called Independent Catholics. We are not part of Roman Catholicism. Our history is rooted in the Old Catholics that started in 1860.
Our church is ECUMENICAL, meaning we respect and honor other churches and religions. What we desire is peace, unity, and solidarity among different denominations and religious sects. If you are looking for a new church where you can worship God freely without pretending and hiding, you are welcome in our church. If you have been expelled because of your gender as punishment, you are welcome in our church. If you are being forced and subjected to religious indoctrination and emotional manipulation, you are welcome in our church, and you do not need to change your true identity."
Our church is ECUMENICAL, meaning we respect and honor other churches and religions. What we desire is peace, unity, and solidarity among different denominations and religious sects. If you are looking for a new church where you can worship God freely without pretending and hiding, you are welcome in our church. If you have been expelled because of your gender as punishment, you are welcome in our church. If you are being forced and subjected to religious indoctrination and emotional manipulation, you are welcome in our church, and you do not need to change your true identity."
About God
About Scripture and Tradition
About the Church and the Sacraments
Apostolic Succession
Apostolic succession is the method whereby the ministry of the Church, derived from Christ, is transmitted through the apostles by a continuous succession, through a series of bishops. As the apostles appointed and ordained bishops to succeed them, so those bishops appointed and ordained their successors. In this way the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church has maintained continuity of faith and teaching since its institution by Christ.
Christ Communion maintains and holds valid apostolic succession, traced through the Igreja Católica Apostólica Brasileira (the Catholic Apostolic Church of Brazil), the Oriental Orthodox churches, the Old Catholic Churches of the Netherlands, and the Anglican Church. As such, our sacraments are recognized as valid by the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches.
As an inclusive communion, we practice an “open altar”. Our sacraments are available for all who, in good conscience, seek the grace of Christ regardless of background, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation..
- We believe in one God, the creator of all things seen and unseen.
- We believe in the Holy Trinity.
- We believe that Jesus is the Christ and the savior of the world.
- We believe that Jesus loves us all unconditionally and through His death and resurrection, we are brought to new life.
- We believe the Holy Spirit actively empowers and works in and through the Church, both corporately and as individuals, to share the love of Christ.
About Scripture and Tradition
- We believe in the divine inspiration of Holy Scriptures.
- We believe and accept the doctrines of the Seven Early Church Oecumenical Councils.
- We believe and accept the Apostle’s and Nicene Creeds.
- We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the Early Church Fathers.
- We appreciate the wisdom and guidance of the founding Fathers of the Old Catholic Movement as expressed in historic documents of the Old Catholic Churches of Europe particularly the Declaration of Utrecht and The Fourteen Theses of the Old Catholic Church at Bonn.
About the Church and the Sacraments
- We believe in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
- We believe and hold apostolic succession.
- We believe in the seven sacraments of the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick (Unction), Reconciliation (Confession and Absolution), Marriage, and Holy Orders.
- We believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist as set forth by the Declaration of Utrecht and the Canons of Christ Communion.
- We believe that the sacraments of the Church are open to all baptized Christians, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Apostolic Succession
Apostolic succession is the method whereby the ministry of the Church, derived from Christ, is transmitted through the apostles by a continuous succession, through a series of bishops. As the apostles appointed and ordained bishops to succeed them, so those bishops appointed and ordained their successors. In this way the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church has maintained continuity of faith and teaching since its institution by Christ.
Christ Communion maintains and holds valid apostolic succession, traced through the Igreja Católica Apostólica Brasileira (the Catholic Apostolic Church of Brazil), the Oriental Orthodox churches, the Old Catholic Churches of the Netherlands, and the Anglican Church. As such, our sacraments are recognized as valid by the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches.
As an inclusive communion, we practice an “open altar”. Our sacraments are available for all who, in good conscience, seek the grace of Christ regardless of background, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation..