Univocal + Equivocal language Flashcards
1
Q
Whats univocal language?
A
words only have one meaning
2
Q
Problem with univocal language
A
Anthropomorphism - if we refer to God and humans in the same way, then we are unable to differentiate between them
3
Q
whats one way of understanding religious language is used?
A
By saying the words are not always meant to be taken literally
4
Q
the meaning of statements can often depend on
A
an understanding of the way in which religious terms are used
5
Q
Equivocal language, what is it?
A
a word or expression capable of different meanings
6
Q
Problem with equivocal language?
A
it makes God so different that it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to understand him
