INSTRUCTIONS
Some attacks that cast doubts on Christianity come from one of several types of pluralism, that is, from an inclusive understanding of religious belief. The following are discussed in Gould:
a. Simple Religious Pluralism (Gould p. 129-31)
b. Sophisticated Religious Pluralism – Knitter’s Version (Gould p. 131-32)
c. Sophisticated Religious Pluralism – Hick’s Version (Gould p. 132-37)
All three versions are really an attack on the uniqueness of Jesus.
In this discussion, you will need to do two things:
1. Describe how one of these forms of religious pluralism is an attack against the uniqueness of Jesus (use of the textbook is required here but other sources may be of great help).
2. Construct a scriptural argument in defense of the uniqueness of Jesus (while using sources for support is good, be sure that your argument in dependent on scripture and not on those sources).
ANSWER
Pluralism has become a dangerous movement spreading across the world and penetrating churches, with many people now believing all religions have the same ending. A majority of Christians now view pluralism and its rise as the greatest threat to global peace. When it comes to Christianity, sophisticated religious pluralism, John Hick’s version is an attack on Jesus’ Uniqueness. According to Hick, the Christian doctrine regarding the incarnation of Jesus as God’s son is a myth[1]. If Christ was incarnate of God, then Christianity should be the only superior religion among all others. Hick ascertains that he understands incarnation metaphorically rather than in a literal sense. In this sense, if Jesus was God… To access full answer, use the purchase button below.