Read the Intro and Part 1 of Pope Benedict xvi's encyclical Deus Caritas Est

then from this text  answer the following questions

1. Why is Jn 3:16 the nexus for believing in God and what prayer expresses our response to this initiative by God?

2. What's the problem with the word "love"

3. Why did the New Testament writers chose Agape over Eros?

4. How does the Song of Song interpret Agape for us?

5. In the biblical view why is eros purposeful?

6.What does the word compenetate mean and why is it used in connection with Christian Love?