6.5 Christian Attitudes towards each other and other groups

Question 1

Whats the difference between exclusivism and inclusivism?

Answer 1

Exclusivism is the view that only one religion is true and the others are false and inclusivism in Christianity id the view that Christianity is the only pure religion but other religions have access to parts of the truth.

Question 2

State why pluralists disagree with exclusivists and inclusivists.

Answer 2

They state that God reveals himself through all the world’s religious traditions.

Question 3

Describe what ecumenism tries to achieve?

Answer 3

To accept all religions and denominations within them.

Question 4

What three areas does the WCOC work in?

Answer 4

*Establishing a global fellowship
*Building peace and serving human need
*Educating and training to ensure the future of ecumenism

Question 5

List three reasons why some Christians do not agree with Ecumenism?

Answer 5

*Some find it hard to accept other denominations equally
*Some Churches are happy to remain distant to other Churches
*Some Churches are concerned that ecumenism will make them less distinct.

Question 6

State the view that may be best supported by John 14:6?

Answer 6

“No one comes to the Father except through me” this view is of Exclusivism