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    The document discusses tools for discernment in inculturation, including considering the practice itself and the rationale behind it from missionary, pastoral, theological, and doctrinal/moral perspectives. It proposes a framework for discernment that examines whether a practice can be integrated into faith, if its symbols can be "baptized" with Christian meaning, who might be affected, and the most charitable response. It provides some examples of beliefs/practices and how they might be evaluated using this framework.

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    The document discusses tools for discernment in inculturation, including considering the practice itself and the rationale behind it from missionary, pastoral, theological, and doctrinal/moral perspectives. It proposes a framework for discernment that examines whether a practice can be integrated into faith, if its symbols can be "baptized" with Christian meaning, who might be affected, and the most charitable response. It provides some examples of beliefs/practices and how they might be evaluated using this framework.

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    Cfa Framework

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    The document discusses tools for discernment in inculturation, including considering the practice itself and the rationale behind it from missionary, pastoral, theological, and doctrinal/moral perspectives. It proposes a framework for discernment that examines whether a practice can be integrated into faith, if its symbols can be "baptized" with Christian meaning, who might be affected, and the most charitable response. It provides some examples of beliefs/practices and how they might be evaluated using this framework.

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    Some Possible Tools for Discernment in Inculturation

    Sunday, June 17, 12

    The Thinking Chinese-Filipino Catholic An informed and discerning conscience


    Discernment Process > The Right Answers Confirmation from the Church?
    Sunday, June 17, 12

    The Practice Itself The Rationale or Intention behind the Practice


    Sunday, June 17, 12

    A proposed framework for Discernment


    * Is it possible to reconcile/integrate the practice into our faith? * Can these symbols be stolen & baptize with Christian meaning? * Who should be taken into consideration? *What messages--even unintended-might be sent to them? * What is the more charitable response?

    MISSIONARY

    PASTORAL

    What are the implications on my faith and my image of God?

    THEOLOGICAL

    Is the belief/practice against any Church teaching?


    Sunday, June 17, 12

    DOCTRINAL/MORAL

    Some Beliefs/Practices
    Doctrinal/ Moral Ancestor Veneration
    Veneration of Deities

    Theological

    Pastoral Promotes Tradition

    Missionary Communion of Saints

    Not Against Idolatry? Not Against Not Against

    Afterlife

    Respect for Prayer to God Taoists/ & His Saints Buddhists instead
    Whimsical God who can be bribed or manipulated

    Fengshui (Dates/ Design) Other Wake Practices &

    Less worries Promotes Tradition

    House Blessing instead Symbols & gestures of aection

    Paraphernalia
    Sunday, June 17, 12

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