Pluralism (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

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Universalism (Hick)

All humans saved by God, regardless of religious affiliation

John Hick (1922-2012)

English philosopher, contributed to religious pluralism

Religious geography (Hick)

Birthplace largely determines one's religious identity

Historical claims (Hick)

Factual events that can be verified or disproved

Trans-historical questions (Hick)

Matters beyond historical verification (e.g. afterlife)

Religion's purpose (Hick)

Transform from self-centredness to Reality-centredness

Paul Griffiths' criticism of Hick

Some groups support violence; not all paths equally valid

Vale of soul-making (Hick)

Life as opportunity for spiritual growth via challenges

Hick on post-mortem salvation

Further opportunities beyond death for spiritual growth

Interfaith relations

Relationships between different faiths and communities

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