Before the 1960s, Catholics and non-Catholics had little to no interaction with each other in the... more Before the 1960s, Catholics and non-Catholics had little to no interaction with each other in the religious arena. But, after the Second Vatican Council, tensions lessened due to the rise in ecumenism - the striving toward Christian unity. After Vatican II, non-Catholics had mixed feelings toward the council. Some saw it as a beacon of hope, while others thought it distracting from their own missions. This paper will discuss a brief overview of Catholic councils, the time and events leading up to Vatican II, the proceedings of the council, the initial reception by non-Catholics, and the council's lasting legacy into the 21st century.
Before the 1960s, Catholics and non-Catholics had little to no interaction with each other in the... more Before the 1960s, Catholics and non-Catholics had little to no interaction with each other in the religious arena. But, after the Second Vatican Council, tensions lessened due to the rise in ecumenism - the striving toward Christian unity. After Vatican II, non-Catholics had mixed feelings toward the council. Some saw it as a beacon of hope, while others thought it distracting from their own missions. This paper will discuss a brief overview of Catholic councils, the time and events leading up to Vatican II, the proceedings of the council, the initial reception by non-Catholics, and the council's lasting legacy into the 21st century.
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