Religious language introduction Flashcards
1
Q
The ways in which religious language is impossible or meaningless
A
- impossible because of limitations of human language
- meaningless because it isn’t grounded in what we can adequately describe
2
Q
An example of a paradox in religious teachings
A
John 11 describes death as the end of life, so how can there be an afterlife?
3
Q
Why do these paradoxes potentially exist?
A
It is hard for us to understand what is intended as they do not relate to the empirical world.
4
Q
How does language develop?
A
From shared physical experiences
5
Q
What is the issue with language used when talking about God
A
There is no common or shared experience. No universally accepted concept of God.
