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Christianity: Historical Developments in Religious Thought

Pluralism, exclusivism and inclusivism

  • 3 things to know
  • A2 Unit 3

Overview

Karl Rahner's doctrine of the anonymous Christian, standard criticism of Rahner's position and john Hick's Copernican revolution in theology.

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Key term

Distinguish Christian universalism from pluralistic universalism.

Key term

Distinguish religious pluralism from tolerance of religious diversity.

Evaluation

How is Acts 4:12 used in the argument for Christian exclusivism?

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  1. 1

    Distinguish religious pluralism from tolerance of religious diversity.

    Model answer

    Pluralism holds that more than one religion is a genuine way to God or to salvation, while tolerance only accepts the right of other religions to exist and be practised without conceding that they are true.

  2. 2

    Define exclusivism.

    Model answer

    It is the view that salvation is found only through explicit faith in Christ, so other religions do not of themselves lead people to God.

  3. 3

    How is John 14:6 used to support exclusivism?

    Model answer

    Jesus is quoted as saying that he is the way, the truth and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through him.

  4. 4

    How is Acts 4:12 used in the same argument?

    Model answer

    Peter declares that there is no other name given among human beings by which we must be saved.

  5. 5

    What exclusive demand is made in Deuteronomy 6:5?

    Model answer

    Israel is to love the LORD with all its heart, soul and might, which leaves no room for divided loyalty to another god.

  6. 6

    What warning is given in Joshua 23:16?

    Model answer

    If Israel breaks the covenant and serves other gods, God's anger will burn against them and they will perish from the good land he has given them.

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