Religious pluralism and society Flashcards
What is the ‘Scriptural Reasoning movement’?
People of different religions get together and read each other’s holy books, discussing meanings and interpretations.
What is the goal of Scriptural Reasoning?
The goal is just to promote understanding and friendship across faith divides.
What is not allowed in Scriptural Reasoning?
Trying to convert others or criticize other religions is not allowed.
Pros of the ‘Scriptural Reasoning movement’
It promotes peace and understanding of one another’s religion.
It discourages violence between religions.
People can understand their own faiths better upon reflection.
Cons of the ‘Scriptural Reasoning movement’
The focus on interpretation of scripture rather than faith means that in circumstances their may be no way to reach valid conclusions.
Scriptural Reasoning may relativize religious belief - participants will ‘agree to disagree’ rather than think the truth is relative.
Why would Hick suggest we can know God better through globalization?
He would suggest that it means that religions could get together to get a better sense of God.
What is the humanitarian principle?
The idea that we would work better as a society if we took into account the interest of others.
Roughly how many people have attended a Church of England school?
15 million people.
Why does a multi-faith UK pose challenges for the Church of England?
The schooling system shows how the church has ultimate control over the control which would not be possible if other faiths are accepted.
What did Prince Charles say about faith?
He proclaimed that when he becomes king, he will no longer be the ‘defender of the faith’, reflecting a more multi-cultural society.
What four strands of inter-faith dialogue does the ‘sharing the gospel of salvation’ recognise?
Dialogue of daily life - informal conversations.
Dialogue of the common good - working for good of community.
Dialogue of mutual understanding - formal debates.
Dialogue of spiritual life - meet for prayer and worship.
Which biblical passage implies all could receive salvation without accepting Jesus as the savior?
The parable of the sheep and goats
There is no mentions of the ‘sheep and goats’ being solely Christians.
Who is James Hudson Taylor?
A missionary who brought Christianity to China.
What does the Catholic church say about inter-faith dialogue in Redemtoris Missio?
The Christian mission to non-Christians remains essential - their primary job is to bring people to salvation.
What quotes back the sole ideas of Redemtoris Missio?
‘Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel’ - Corinthians
‘Salvation is found in no one else’ - (Reference to importance of Jesus)
How does the Church of England recommend how people should share their faith in everyday life?
By living for the good of others rather than just telling them what to believe - they should work as Jesus did and not be afraid of their religion.
‘Love thy neighbor’ - encourages Christians to be sensitive of others.
What is ‘sharing the gospel of salvation’ and what does it show?
Identifies four strands of inter faith dialogue, showing how religions can be cohesive and not need to convert.
‘Dialogue of daily life’
‘Dialogue of mutual understanding’
Why is ‘sharing the gospel of salvation’ more compassionate than ‘Redemptoris Missio’?
It emphasis the idea for Christians to ‘love your neighbor’ and be more sensitive towards other religions.
What does a pluralist view prevent between religions?
It prevents violence and tension between religions.
What does the Scriptural Reasoning movement prove about conversion?
Christians do not need to convert people of other religions - the Christian message can still be spread and understood.
What do exclusivist argue and why do they promote people to convert?
Christianity is the only way to reach salvation.
What does Redemptoris Missio emphasise about the Christian mission?
Redemtoris Missio emphasizes that the Christian mission is to convert others - supported by the Catholic Church.
Quote from Saint Cyprian of Carthage?
‘outside the church there is no salvation’ - explains early missionary work of church.
What does Dr Andy bannister claim about Christianity?
Claims Christianity is the only true religion as it is centered around Jesus who offers salvation.
What does Jesus state that may show the importance of conversion?
Jesus himself states ‘go and make disciples of all nations…’ - possibly showing the importance of conversion.
What is a quote from Corinthians showing why communities feel they should convert?
‘I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach to gospel’.
Why are the Catholic views on the need for conversion faulty?
The Catholic church as a whole is outdated as it heavily relies on tradition.
Christians should seek to preach their faith in a modern context - seen in Bonhoeffer’s actions/ ‘No Rusty Swords’/Niebuhr’s Christian realism.
What is an example of mass suffering as a result of religious conflict?
9/11
What did John Hick question?
How Christianity could be the only way to salvation.
He took a pluralist view.
What is a Quote from John Hick showing how Christian conversion is not necessary?
‘There are many paths to God’
Does Hick support a theocentric or christocentric view?
Theocentric.
How does the Scriptural reasoning movement align with pinker’s humanitarian principle?
SCR allows for social cohesion.
Pinker argues that society works better if humans take into account the interests of others.
