Pluralism Flashcards
exclusivism
the view that only Christianity fully offers the means of salvation
inclusivism
the view that although christianity is the normative means of salvation ‘anonymous christans’ may also receive salivation
pluralism
an attitude or policy regarding the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society. all religions have an equal right to co-exist
liberalism
an ideology based upon the principle that humans flourish when given maximum freedoms and minimum control by the government.
anonymous Christian
a term coined by rahner for someone who is open to gods grace but not a Christian
salvation (pluralism)
the state of being saved or protected from harm. in theology salvation generally refers to the deliverance of the soul from sin and its consequences
evangelisation
the commitment to or act of publicly preaching the gospel with the intention to promote the message and teachings of Christ.
interfaith dialogue
cooperative, constructive and positive interactions between people of different religious traditions
scriptural reasoning movement
an evolving practice in which Christians, Jews, Muslims and sometimes members or other faiths meet to study their sacred scripture together.
relativism
the belief that knowledge truth and morality exist in relation to culture society or historical context are not absolute.
redemptoris missio
a letter published in 1990 by john paul ii on the subject of how the church can evangelise people.
sharing the gospel of salvation
a documents produced by the church if England in 2010 on how Anglican Christians should share their faith with others.
social cohesion
a common vision and sense of belonging for all communities.