Why Study World Religions? What To Avoid And Vocab

Question 0

What should we avoid when studying other religions?

Answer 0

Avoid inferiority and judgement, judging other religions to be superior, dismissal of religions because of how many there are, and avoid syncretism

Question 1

Why should we study the world’s religions?

Answer 1

Empathy, enriches and strengthens own beliefs and practices, and promotes dialogue and understanding of others in the global village

Question 2

Syncretism

Answer 2

The practice of combining religions, bad because it takes things out of context

Question 3

Interreligious dialogue

Answer 3

Dialogue with people of other faiths around the world

Question 4

Ecumenism

Answer 4

Promotion of worldwide Christian unity

Question 5

What is the Church’s outlook on other religions?

Answer 5

They do not reject nothing that is true and holy. The Church respects the beliefs of others even if they are different. Their beliefs often reflect a ray of Truth that enlighten men.