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#12787 Why Be Courteous If Jesus Wasnt? Faith and Dialogue - Robert Greving

Catholic Answers Live | Jul 02 2026

“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?