Pluralism and Society

Question 1

Social Cohesion

Answer 1

Does religion divide or unify in a multi cultural context

Question 2

Rowan Williams

Answer 2

Supports pluralism - argues for a generous public space where different religions voices are respected and heard

Question 3

Raimon Panikar

Answer 3

religious diversity is not a problem but a gift. encounters with others enriches faith and society as a whole

Question 4

Gavin D’costa

Answer 4

pluralism in society is socially good but theologically problematic if it denies the uniqueness of christ.

Question 5

Karl Barth

Answer 5

strong exclusivist, he would argue that society must be shaped by christian revelation not by trying to harmonise incompatible beliefs.

Question 6

Alasdair McIntyre

Answer 6

Concerned that modern pluralistic societies lose moral clarity because they lack a shared tradition or narrative. Religion becomes private, not formative.

Question 7

Richard Dawkins

Answer 7

atheist perspective, believes religious pluralism shows that none of them can be true