Drawing from a new national survey and hundreds of indepth qualitative interviews, this book is the first systematic effort to assess. So just knowing one persons cultural identity doesnt provide complete or reliable information about that person. Now in its tenth year, the erc has faced both challenges and successes in its implementation. Evaluates the fundamental philosophical underpinnings of the debates between religious and non religious approaches to religious diversity. America and the challenges of religious diversity on jstor. Roughly, pluralistic approaches to religious diversity say that, within bounds, one religion is.
Between interfaith contact and religious pluralism. In this lesson students will be familiarized with the basic history, beliefs, and practices of the worlds major religious traditions. A comparative theological perspective table of contents. A case study of nkusukumekumfienyan area of the central region. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity. Hick and alston on religious diversity in k meeker and p quinn eds, the philosophical challenge of religious diversity oxford university press, new york, 2000 226243. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Is a philosophical theory needed to underwrite attitudes of toleration and respect in a multicultural and religiously diverse world. The traditional approach articulates philosophical groundings for. In our own time a new challenge to the structure of christian belief has come from our awareness, not merely of the existence of the other great world faiths. Contemporary western culture is experiencing a heightened awareness of religious diversity.
Responding to religious diversity and the new reality of schooling, the ethics and religious culture erc program was introduced as a mandatory subject for all students in quebec, canada. Questions in the philosophy of religion, philosophical theology, political philosophy, and epistemology are all taken up in the papers of this volume. However, religion is one of the social factors that most economists are very careful in stating a connection with economic variables. For example, some will argue that there is a moral arbitrariness in exclusivism. But with benefits necessarily come challenges of working across borders, cultures, and languages. The importation of indentured workers from asia at the end of the nineteenth century deepened the religious diversity of the caribbean with the introduction of islamic and hindu religious traditions. In omaha, nebraska christians, jews, and muslims are building a trifaith campus that will include a church, a synagogue, a mosque, and an interfaith community center. Diversity of this sort is pervasive, existing not only across basic theistic systems but also within these theistic systems themselves. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity by philip. A 2015 prri study found that only 35 percent of young adults say that being christian is an important part of being american, although this is the prevailing view among americas seniors. Pdf theorising religious diversity in a multicultural world. A critical appraisal of hick and his critics, the journal of religion 704 october 1990. Approaches to multicultural education in preservice teacher.
The logic of pascals agwer, american philosophical quarterly, 92. There are other religions whose devoted followers are often intelligent and pious, and take their traditions and religious experiences very seriously. Plantinga addresses a number of potential attacks on exclusivism and attempts to rebut them. Religious diversity is the fact that there are significant differences in religious belief and practice. Religious and moral education provides a key context for exploring values and beliefs in this way and therefore plays a central role in preparing young scots for their future. An internalist pluralist solution to the problem of religious and ethical diversity. The challenge of relativism and moral diversity to soldiering. First, i have framed the question in terms of the challenge that moral diversity and relativism put to soldiering. Yale is professor of philosophy and religion at the university of illinois at urbanachampaign. The current discussion, however, will concern itself primarily with those key issues surrounding religious diversity with which philosophers. The pragmatics of defining religion in a multicultural world. Upon analysis of wilfred cantwell smiths discussion of religious diversity, maritains position on the relation between religion and the secular world, and hegels presupposition about abstract rights, this common question arises. Id like to offer a very simple post here something i cant seem to do very often. In the third, pluralism is a philosophical school, what is known as valuepluralism in which values are irreducibly plural.
Religious diversity and its challenges to religious belief. Exploring religious diversity analyzes the philosophical questions raised by the fact that many religions in the world often appear to contradict each other in doctrine and practice. Hinduism, by contrast, typically recognizes many gods and goddesses, although some varieties of hinduism, which count these many. Nielsen book data summary this volume collects work on the philosophical challenge of religious diversity to religion and religious belief. Managing religious diversity in the workplace is a toolkit that aims to support employ ers to identify the main challenges and barriers of accommodating religious minori ties in european workplaces and how to practically respond to those challenges. It has always been recognized by people outside the smallest and most isolated communities. However, it is important that we at least acknowledge one way in which relativism serves not as a. For convenience, i will refer to the article as it appears in self, cosmos, and god, eds. Religious diversity exists whenever seemingly sincere, knowledgeable individuals hold incompatible beliefs on the same religious issue. The scope of much of the work done in philosophy of religion has been limited to the various theistic religions. If we question their religious beliefs, we inevitably end. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity by.
Theories of religious diversity internet encyclopedia of. Problems of religious diversity is a very helpful introduction to the cluster of questions arising from religious diversity in the west. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity and in james f. Robert mckim, religious belief and religious diversity, irish philosophical journal, 6 1989, 275302. America and the challenges of religious diversitylooks not only at how we have adapted to diversity in the past, but at the ways rankand file americans, clergy, and other community leaders are responding today. Census bureau, by the year 2040, white nonhispanics will. Pdf this research contributes to increasing understanding of the ways in which. Attempts to evolve a new set of programs for the sustainable environmental management in africa will be made under the philosophy and tenor of reli gious environmentalism pulling disciplines as varied as religious ethics, religious sociology, philosophy of religion and environmental philosophy. The problem of religious diversity edinburgh university. Religious diversity pluralism stanford encyclopedia of. A traditional answer, however, is that philosophy can help us to see whether or not religious beliefs are worthy of acceptance.
Aboriginal peoples on mainland australia are the oldest living culture on earth. Three philosophical themes exposed it was somewhat poignant that in my world religions class we had to write an analytical essay on religious diversity when i just blogged about the current tensions concerning terry jones, the egypt uprising and that stupid movie which caused the big uproar. Religious diversity of this sort can fruitfully be explored in many waysfor instance, from psychological, anthropological, or historical perspectives. The quality of change depends on the mode of contact. With the end of the transatlantic slave trade, the arrival of these new populations added a new layer to the religious worldviews of the caribbean. The pragmatics of defining religion in a multicultural world dr. Philosophy of religion is the philosophical study of the meaning and nature of religion. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity 9780195121551. Approaches to multicultural education in preservice teacher education philosophical frameworks and models for teaching earl bradford smith introduction todays startling classroom diversity reflects a major united states demographic shift. Philosophy of religion, fictionalism, and religious diversity. Responding to linguistic and cultural diversity a position statement of the national association for the education of young children page 2 of 8 hood professionals must recognize the feeling of loneliness, fear, and abandonment children may feel when they are thrust into settings that isolate them from their home community and language. How religion divides and unites us 912 words 4 pages american grace. Aug 05, 2015 religious diversity is the coexistence of two or more religious communities in a specific geopolitical setting. The evolving religious beliefs of thracians, despite their internal diversity, are always considered through the prism of greek and roman sources and perspectives.
The theological challenge of religious pluralism springerlink. Quinn oxford university press, 2000 papers bartleby, literary interpretation and the problem of evil, studies in american culture. Featuring contributors from philosophy, religious studies, and theology, it is. Pluralism has always been controversial, as nearly all societies experience a tension between diversity and homogeneity, which can both give benefits and create problems for a society. John holusha, the spirit of japan, 20 miles from detroit, new york times, may 30, 1985. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity, edited with philip l. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity in. The impact of african traditional religious beliefs and cultural values on christian muslim relations in ghana from 1920 through the present. Campbell, and america and the challenges of religious diversity, by robert wuthnow, give different thoughts to religion and politics in the united states. Philosophy of religion internet encyclopedia of philosophy. It includes the analyses of religious concepts, beliefs, terms, arguments, and practices of religious adherents. Aug 23, 2016 a 2015 prri study found that only 35 percent of young adults say that being christian is an important part of being american, although this is the prevailing view among americas seniors. This article surveys a range of possible responses to such diversity, and distinguishes between responses that concern the salvation or moral transformation of persons soteriological views and those that concern the alethic or epistemic status of religious beliefs doctrinal views. The diversity within cultures probably exceeds the differences between cultures.
Philosophy of religion, fictionalism, and religious diversity article in international journal for philosophy of religion 681. Religious diversity explores the breadth and significance of such conflict. This thesis neither engages in theological philosophical debates concerning the encounter between religions, nor concentrates on theoretical conceptual discussions. Clooney, religious diversity and comparative theology, chapter 1 from deep learning across religious borders.
Finally, a fourth conception of religious pluralism refers to a political. Our mission is to prepare our students to thrive in a fastpaced, unpredictable, and fundamentally international business environment. Approaches to multicultural education in preservice. When delivered well, religious and moral education supports all children and young people to develop their viewpoints, beliefs and moral values through motivating. There is a need for awareness about the advantages of the disclosure. One or two class periods depending on your choices. The central religious claims of religiously committed people are held with extreme confidence and are nonnegotiable. In modern societies, particularly liberal and democratic ones, cultural diversity poses a challenge, trying. Presented here are brief lists of points for health care providers to keep in mind when caring for patients from a number of different religious traditions. Ikeke department of religious studies and philosophy delta state university, abraka. The philosophical challenge of religious diversity paperback.
At hult, diversity and global mindedness are integral to our dna. Democracy and diversity expert consultation report 4 executive summary background and purpose international idea began to address the relationship between democracy and diversity management at a round table held in oslo in june 2007 in tandem with the annual meeting of its council of member states. This unique volume collects some of the best recent work on the philosophical challenge that religious diversity poses for religious belief. Submitted by francis acquah to the university of exeter as a thesis for the degree of doctor of philosophy in theology in december 2011. It is arguably the doctrinal and philosophical aspects of a religion which are. Pluralism is a belief in difference a philosophy supporting diversity, religious tolerance, and multiculturalism. This unique volume collects some of the best recent work on the philosophical challenge the religious diversity poses for religious belief. Pcrd is a compilation of fourteen important papers on the challenge of religious diversity. Religious pluralism and salvation, in the philosophical challenge of religious diversity, oxford university press. Mar 22, 2018 why think that christian particularism is untenable in the face of religious diversity. Phils own positions on many of the religious and practical questions that interested him grew out of what i have referred to. Faced by the challenge of religious plurality, most philosophers of re ligion view pluralism and exclusivism as the most accepted and fully developed positions.
Featuring contributors from philosophy, religious studies, and theology, it is unified by the way in which many of the authors engage in sustained critical examination of one anothers position. The difference between religious diversity and religious. Religious diversity is one of the toughest challenges that todays european societies face in their search for identity, equality and cohesion in an increasingly globalised world. Religious diversity exists in a striking way between religions that are theistic and those that are not. Casual contact evades real connection and engagement. Knowing anothers cultural identity does, however, help you understand the opportunities and challenges that. Some have seen africans as not having the capacity to reason on the. The problem of religious diversity a significant theological problem that has come to widespread attention over the last century is that of religious diversity. Both those just becoming acquainted with the issues and those already quite familiar with the debates will benefit from careful study of paul griffiths clear and stimulating treatment of the subject. For some americans the solution is to remove all religious affiliation from the state. Aboriginal culture and history covers a vast amount of time and space. Abstract nigeria is plagued by both ethnic conflicts and environmental problems. Religious diversity may be making america less religious.
A position statement of the national association for the. While at uni, he has taught in the humanities sequence of the lac, and he regularly teaches, among other things, philosophy of religion. Though many studies have been written around the wider concepts of. The naturalist challenge to religion michael ruse b. Advanced higher religious, moral and philosophical studies. Could lessons from asia, oceania and the middle east help europe overcome the challenge of religious diversity. Religion is a popular topic to be considered as one of the major factors that affect peoples lifestyles. Victoria harrison university of glasgow this is an archived version of the pragmatics of defining religion in a multicultural world, published in the international journal for philosophy of religion 59. Introduction to religious diversity by mitch bogen lesson in brief. These are issues that either directly affect our understanding of a core.
There is an abounding plurality and rich diversity of religions in the contemporary world both in terms of religious beliefs and practices and globalization is creating a widespread awareness of this fact. The term itself suggests only the presence of religious difference, for example typical urban diversity, and infers nothing about equal representation in the context. The impact of african traditional religious beliefs and. The philosophical and religious perspectives by mark o. The following list is philosophical issues that i think are very important for christians in particular, although many of these issues should be important for anyone. Among few researchers who are keen to find how religions influence the economic growth. Analyzes the philosophical questions raised by the fact that many religions in the world often appear to contradict each other in doctrine and practice. Awareness of deep diversity among religions ought to be considered a theological and philosophical problem or challenge of great magnitude for religious people. Featuring contributors from philosophy, religious studies, and theology, it is unified by the way in which many of the authors engage in sustained critical examination of one anothers positions.
Religious diversity, theories of internet encyclopedia of philosophy. For instance, the monotheistic religions judaism, christianity, and islam agree that there is a sole god. Only the latter belongs to the field of political theory. Evaluates the fundamental philosophical underpinnings of the. But americas religious diversity has also produced a new period of bridgebuilding, as diverse religious communities foster unprecedented relationships with one another. Philosophy, religion and the environment in africa. Exploring religious diversity analyzes the philosophical questions raised by the fact that many religions in the world often appear to contradict each oth.
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