During the Second Vatican Council the Catholic church stated its respect and regard for sacredness of other religions with their belief in a higher power or a Father/God-like figure. When interacting with other religions it was instructed for Catholics to "witness to their own faith and way of life, acknowledge, preserve and encourage the spiritual and moral truths found among non-christians, also their social life and culture (R: pg. 215)." The Second Vatican Council believed that no matter what one's religion is, God still calls them chosen and loved. The catholic belief to encourage interaction with other religions because Jesus died for the sins and salvation of all, including those who do not know him as their Lord yet. For they believe
