Inclusivism Flashcards
Inclusivism
There are shared or compatible beliefs with other religions that can be considered true
Open Inclusivism
One religion has a better grasp of the truth in comparison to others, but can also learn from other religions
Closed Inclusivism
On religion contains the truth, but all other religions have aspects of it
Inclusive argument on Barths criticism
Barth says that human nature was disrupted by the fall - however God’s grace was given to all
Anonymous Christian’s
Rahner believed you can be a Christian but not know it.
How does anonymous Christianity work
Good and similar moral conduct and belief in other religion provides an opportunity for salvation.
God is transcendent and omnipotent - his grace works in all
Criticisms of anonymous Christianity
What criteria is required to gain salvation?
Redemptoris missio on anonymous Christian
The church acknowledges other truths but remains the normal way to salvation