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Discussion Points: Pluralism Undermining Beliefs
Does Pluralism Undermine Core Christian Beliefs?
Does Pluralism Undermine Core Christian Beliefs?
Here are some thoughts about whether pluralism underlines aspects of Christianity or not.
Hick's view
Hick's view
- Hick’s pluralistic view requires Christians to take a very different understanding of the Bible.
- If we view all Christianity truth claims as myth, the beliefs of Christianity are undermined.
Pluralism is self-contradictory
Pluralism is self-contradictory
- Theological pluralism is self-contradictory. It states that there is no ‘right view’ which provides the full truth of God or ultimate reality but then proceeds to argue that the pluralist view is the ‘right view’.
Rejects message about Jesus
Rejects message about Jesus
- Theological pluralism rejects the central message of Christianity that Jesus Christ came to remove sin and save humanity.
- Theological pluralism is not a Christian position.
Preserves God's omnibenevolence
Preserves God's omnibenevolence
- Theological pluralism preserves God’s omnibenevolence as salvation is available to everyone.
Genesis & miracles vs universe
Genesis & miracles vs universe
- Aspects of traditional Christianity, such as the stories of Genesis or Jesus’ miracles, do not fit with the scientific understanding of the universe.
Relationship with God
Relationship with God
- The pluralist position forces believers to focus on beliefs which are central to a relationship with God.
1Philosophy of Religion
1.1Ancient Philosophical Influences: Plato
1.2Ancient Philosophical Influences: Aristotle
1.3Ancient Philosophical Influences: Soul, Mind, Body
1.4The Existence of God - Arguments from Observation
1.5The Existence of God - Arguments from Reason
1.6Religious Experience
1.7The Problem of Evil
1.8The Nature & Attributes of God
1.9Religious Language: Negative, Analogical, Symbolic
2Religion & Ethics
2.1Natural Law
2.2Situation Ethics
2.3Kantian Ethics
2.4Utilitarianism
2.5Euthanasia
3Developments in Christian Thought
3.1Saint Augustine's Teachings
3.2Death & the Afterlife
3.3Knowledge of God's Existence
3.4The Person of Jesus Christ
3.5Christian Moral Principles
3.6Christian Moral Action
3.7Development - Pluralism & Theology
3.8Development - Pluralism & Society
3.9Gender & Society
3.10Gender & Theology
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1Philosophy of Religion
1.1Ancient Philosophical Influences: Plato
1.2Ancient Philosophical Influences: Aristotle
1.3Ancient Philosophical Influences: Soul, Mind, Body
1.4The Existence of God - Arguments from Observation
1.5The Existence of God - Arguments from Reason
1.6Religious Experience
1.7The Problem of Evil
1.8The Nature & Attributes of God
1.9Religious Language: Negative, Analogical, Symbolic
2Religion & Ethics
2.1Natural Law
2.2Situation Ethics
2.3Kantian Ethics
2.4Utilitarianism
2.5Euthanasia
3Developments in Christian Thought
3.1Saint Augustine's Teachings
3.2Death & the Afterlife
3.3Knowledge of God's Existence
3.4The Person of Jesus Christ
3.5Christian Moral Principles
3.6Christian Moral Action
3.7Development - Pluralism & Theology
3.8Development - Pluralism & Society
3.9Gender & Society
3.10Gender & Theology
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