pluralism and society

Question 1

what is globalisation?

Answer 1

the increasing interconnections of global society, for example, through the de-regularisation of trade restrictions between countries.

Question 2

what facilitates globalisation?

Answer 2

advancements of tech, including communication like mobiles, politics, for example, liberalisation of laws which make travel easier.

Question 3

How has globalisation effected religion?

Answer 3

religions and belief systems are not isolated to one particular culture or geographical locations. Communities are often multi-faith.

Question 4

what are the limitations of globalisation for Religion?

Answer 4

a destructive phenomenon since it undermines cultural identity. It is more difficult to preserve distinctive religious beliefs whilst living in a globalised world.

Question 5

what reasons suggest a multi-faith society is important

Answer 5

Post-Enlightenment mindset
Globalisation
Migration

Question 6

what is the post-Enlightenment mindset

Answer 6

emphasis on tolerance and human rights. Developed values based on human reason and experience

Question 7

what is steven Pinkers humanitarian principle

Answer 7

humans get on better when they take on the interest of others

Question 8

what is JSM harm principle

Answer 8

we mustn’t do an action that will have consequences that will affect/harm people

Question 9

how does the post-Enlightenment mindset support living in a multi-faith society

Answer 9

we should support those with a religion and not judge them for having different faiths.

Question 10

challenges of post-Enlightenment mindset on multifaith society

Answer 10

it makes you challenge your faith and tolerate different religious practices whilst keeping your personal beliefs

Question 11

what is Migration

Answer 11

a person moving from one country to another this could be because of safety. opportunities or economic improvement etc

Question 12

Events that have caused migration and its effects

Answer 12

Jews escaping Nazi Germany
people from the Indian subcontinent moving from former colonies
not just a proliferation of non-Christian religions such as Islam and Hinduism but different forms of Christian practice such as evangelical Pentecostal.

Question 13

what effect has migration had on Christianity

Answer 13

no longer the primary religion 7
less power and status
people will go to other religious leaders

Question 14

what are papal encyclicals?

Answer 14

letters sent from the pope to the leaders of the church, these look at important issues for the church in modern society.

Question 15

what are 2 documents that discuss whether Christians should convert people

Answer 15

redemptoris missio - the mission of the redeemer
sharing the gospel of salvation

Question 16

who wrote the redemptoris missio

Answer 16

Pope John Paul II in 1990

Question 17

what is the redemptoris missio

Answer 17

it is a papal encyclical that discuses Christian missionary work in a multi-faith society.
Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation and way in which God is revealed to the world.
christians are empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread faith
We should continue to preach ‘woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel’
tolerate other religions and cultures
spread uniqueness of God

Question 18

who wrote the sharing the gospel of salvation?

Answer 18

Paul eddy member of the Church of England 2010
it was written because Eddy believed Christians had stopped sharing the truth of Christ in fear of being disrespectful

Question 19

what is sharing the gospel of salvation?

Answer 19

salvation is ONLY available through jesus
Christians are called to bring others to an explicit faith in Christ as he offers salvation.
It warns against treating non-Christians as targets
treat other how you wish to be treated
but they should not feel intimidated or fearful about speaking about their beliefs.

Question 20

A01 slices for ‘Christians should seek to convert others at every opportunity’

Answer 20

multifaith society - globalisation etc
Scriptural reasoning
Papal encyclicals

Question 21

Arguments for converting

Answer 21

Great commission - Jesus tells his disciples to ‘make disciples of all the nations’ Jesus is calling for Christians to proselytise the nations
sola scriptura - Luther
this offers a propositional revelation and does not require further interpretation it is clear that to act in accordance with Gods will is to convert
Exclusivists - Jesus is the only way to have salvation
Papal infallibility - they have a divine ability to interpret scripture due to the Pentecost and thus if they think scripture suggests converting then this is something we must follow. They’re also hermeneutics meaning they’re trained

Question 22

Arguments against converting

Answer 22

scripture - Parable of the sheep and the Goats - moral action brings people into God’s grace we do not need them to be converted. Calvin ‘scripture is simple and majestic’
Hick - called for a Copernican revolution meaning we make our religious views theocentric not Christocentric. each religion is a interpretation of the same thing. Different phenomena of the noumena. There is no need to convert we will achieve salvation regardless
Explicit faith is not necessary in Christ is not necessary for salvation because of Rahner and autonomous Christians
post-enlightenment mindset

Question 23

what is social cohesion?

Answer 23

when a group is united by bonds that help them to live together peacefully

Question 24

what is scriptural reasoning?

Answer 24

Its aim is not to convert or get agreement. Meeting together in a neutral space to read texts and address different themes. Talk about how texts have shaped their understanding and how it applies today. Discuss any similarities, for example in Islam Jesus is seen as a prophet. Speak for themselves not communities. Follows the post-Enlightenment mindset of tolerance and respect for autonomy.

Question 25

example of scriptural reasoning

Answer 25

Cambridge Inter-faith programme - They hold session that last in varied times usually a couple of hours. They get religious texts to read and share their respective thoughts and feelings. This was put forward by David ford.

Question 26

strengths of SR

Answer 26

Creates Friendships
Learning and understanding
Exploring differences - no pressure to reach a consensus
fitting with hicks theology
social cohesion

Question 27

quote from the Redemptoris missio

Answer 27

‘woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel’

Question 28

’ interfaith dialogue has contributed practically towards social cohesian’

Answer 28

• redemptoris missio
• example of interfaith dialogue is scriptural reasoning

Question 29

’ scriptural reasoning relativises religious beliefs’

Answer 29

1. scriptural reasoning
2. yes it does - redemptoris missio etc