C3F Challenges From Pluralism And Diversity

Question 1

PART B - Extent of the possibility to be Christian and a religious pluralist

Answer 1

AGREE
P - Pluralism as recognising common elements in world religions, DOESNT REJECT CHRISTIANITY
E - John Hick ……..

DISAGREE
P - Scripture tells us Christianity is only true faith
E - “I am the WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE No one can get to the father except through me” John 14:16
E - Acknowledgment of JC needed TO DIE TO SAVE WORLD ( EXAMINER REPORT)
P - All faiths as equal = denying significance of Christ
E - Death and resurrection CRUCIAL for Christianity, V diff to other religions

PARTIALLY
P - Unpopular
E - Christianity seen as exclusive
P - Pluralism not ‘real’ Christianity
E - ……

CONCLU
IMPOSSIBLE, Christianity diff to other religions, all religions are diff in own ways despite similarities

Question 2

PART B - Christian Bible promotes exclusivism

Answer 2

AGREE
P - Scripture
E - “No one comes to the Father except through me”
E - Christianity emphasis on influence of JC, distinction to Judaism
P -
E -

DISAGREE
P - Teachings
E - 2nd greatest commandmentn” Love thy neighbour as thyself”
E - No condemnation
HOWEVER “No condemnation for those who are in CJ!!!!!”

PARTIALLY (Inclusivity and Exclusivity)
P - Christ as loving but clear,salvation = HIM
E - ….
P - Love and accepting doctrine don’t have to do exist
……..
P - Eucharist in Christianity VALUED

CONCL
Christianity DOES promote exclusivism: Scripture, meaning of faith etc