Problem
Religious syncretism
Other Names:
Religious relativismReligious pluralism
Parallel absolute religious truths
Nature:
The meaning of points and convergence and departure between religions can be held as resulting from the distinct spiritual and psychological needs of their respective practitioners. People may thus be said to have unique needs that are met by different particularities of each religion. This is unacceptable to those who hold to the integrity of the absolute truth revealed by a particular religion and held to be of universal relevance, especially in the light of the danger of splitting what people think they believe from what they actually feel and believe.
Incidence:
Religious relativism may take various forms, such as the mixing of beliefs and practices, slow absorption into other religious systems, loss of conviction as to a core belief (such as the finality of Christ), and various forms of sophistication that seeks to feel at home in every variety of belief. Behind all these forms lies the presumption that it is the wisdom of man that establishes the truth.
Broader Problems:
RelativismFragmentation of religious belief Aggravates:
Ineffective dialogueIncongruous religious images Subject(s):
Religious Practice → ReligionTheology → Religious observance
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST