Pluralism (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Universalism (Hick)
Universalism (Hick)
All humans saved by God, regardless of religious affiliation
John Hick (1922-2012)
John Hick (1922-2012)
English philosopher, contributed to religious pluralism
Religious geography (Hick)
Religious geography (Hick)
Birthplace largely determines one's religious identity
Historical claims (Hick)
Historical claims (Hick)
Factual events that can be verified or disproved
Trans-historical questions (Hick)
Trans-historical questions (Hick)
Matters beyond historical verification (e.g. afterlife)
Religion's purpose (Hick)
Religion's purpose (Hick)
Transform from self-centredness to Reality-centredness
Paul Griffiths' criticism of Hick
Paul Griffiths' criticism of Hick
Some groups support violence; not all paths equally valid
Vale of soul-making (Hick)
Vale of soul-making (Hick)
Life as opportunity for spiritual growth via challenges
Hick on post-mortem salvation
Hick on post-mortem salvation
Further opportunities beyond death for spiritual growth
Interfaith relations
Interfaith relations
Relationships between different faiths and communities
