Can Religious Discouse By Comprehensible If Religious Language Is Understood As Symbolic?

Question 1

It has been argued, by Hick, that Tillich over-emphasises the aesthetic, ? nature of the ? symbol, making it appear very subjective and open to every kind of interpretation.

Answer 1

Artistic.

Religious.

Question 2

It could be argued that symbols leave us with no way of knowing what’s a valid insight into ? ? and what isn’t.

Answer 2

Ultimate reality.

Question 3

Symbols can be dependent on ? ? in order to carry meaning. A striking example is the swastika, used as a decoration and symbol of good luck in ? cultures but a symbol of ? in modern Europe.

Answer 3

Cultural context.
Hindu.
Fascism.

Question 4

Symbolism could be misinterpreted by someone from a different ?, with the result that the symbol could be unhelpful.

Answer 4

Culture.

Question 5

There are aspects of ? that make it powerful in conveying meaning, not only in words but on deeper levels. Many religions use symbolic washing as a way of feeling ? from sin and closer to God.

Answer 5

Symbolism.

Cleansed.

Question 6

The symbol doesn’t carry an ? meaning which the ? has to guess correctly, but can mean different things to different people at different ? in their lives.

Answer 6

Intrinsic.
Individual.
Times.