Speaking to Shintoists and Buddhists in Tokyo in 1981, John Paul II commended the wisdom of their ancient religions which inspired them “to see a divine presence in each human being…. [As Christ’s vicar] I express my joy that God has distributed these [religious] gifts among you”—and unthinkable statement in view of the errors and occultism practiced in Shintoism and Buddhism! In Togo in 1985 the Pope exulted that he had “prayed for the first time with animists.” How better to confirm them in their darkness! One wonders how the Pope would answer Paul’s question:

“…what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?” (2 Corinthians:6:14-16 [14] Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? [15] And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? [16] And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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