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Pluralism and Theology

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

'noumenal' means...

a)

of or related to something mind-independent (what x is in-and-of-itself). Hick uses Kant's distinction between the phenomenal and noumenal realms when describing his Unitary Theological Pluralism (UTP)

b)

about things which are real. Hick uses Kant's distinction between the phenomenal and noumenal realms when describing his Unitary Theological Pluralism (UTP)

c)

relating to our perceptions and how things seem.

d)

another way for saying 'Kantian'. Hick uses Kant's distinction between the phenomenal and noumenal realms when describing his Unitary Theological Pluralism (UTP)

2.

What is a soteriological claim?

a)

A truth claim about what is sufficient or necessary for salvation.

b)

Of or relating to life after death.

c)

The study of Utopia.

d)

A truth claim about what is sufficient for someone to gain atonement.

3.

A truth claim is...

a)

An epistemological claim.

b)

A proposition which is true.

c)

A proposition which is asserted to be true (a proposition which is given doxastic assent)

d)

A false proposition which claims to be true.

4.

Fides ex auditi is when...

a)

The full name of FEDEX

b)

another way for saying aposteriori. Restrictive Access Exclusivists state that fides ex auditi is a soteriological necessity (i.e., necessary for salvation).

c)

something is related to audio/sound and allows someone salvation. Restrictive Access Exclusivists state that fides ex auditi is a soteriological necessity (i.e., necessary for salvation).

d)

someone hears and accepts to Gospels as true. Restrictive Access Exclusivists state that fides ex auditi is a soteriological necessity (i.e., necessary for salvation).

5.

'Phenomenal' means what?

a)

Relating to miracles; another word for 'miraculous'. Hick uses Kant's distinction between the phenomenal and noumenal realms when describing his Unitary Theological Pluralism (UTP)

b)

of or relating to phenomena, objects as they are perceived (or the substance of perception itself). Hick uses Kant's distinction between the phenomenal and noumenal realms.

c)

When something is awe-inspiring. Hick uses Kant's distinction between the phenomenal and noumenal realms when describing his Unitary Theological Pluralism (UTP)

d)

Phenomenomenom. Bro.

6.

What is Universalism?

a)

Another word for Pluralism.

b)

Another word for Inclusivism.

c)

The idea that no one will get salvation because it's all a load of rubbish.

d)

The belief that everyone (regardless of their religious perspective) will receive salvation eventually because God is benevolent.

7.

What is 'praxis' and what type of Pluralism mentions it?

a)

'praxis' means action, or putting theory into practice. Ethical Theological Pluralists might argue that religious praxis is what makes religions equally valid.

b)

'praxis' means action, or putting theory into practice. Pluralists argue that religious praxis is what makes religions valid.

c)

'praxis' means redaction, or putting theory into action. Pluriform Theological Pluralists might argue that religious praxis is what makes religions equally valid.

d)

'praxis' means action, or putting theory into practice. Unitary Theological Pluralists might argue that religious praxis is what makes religions equally valid.

8.

What was Karl Barth?

a)

A pluralist

b)

An exclusivist

c)

An inclusivist

d)

An atheist

9.

What was Karl Rahner

a)

A exclusivist

b)

A Structural Inclusivist

c)

A proponents of Restrictive Inclusivism

d)

A pluralist

10.

What is an 'anonymous christian' and what theory does this relate to?

a)

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

b)

A term coined by Barth for someone who is open to God's grace but not a Christian; Structural Inclusivism.

c)

A term coined by Rahner for someone who is open to God's grace but not a Christian; Structural Inclusivism.

d)

Someone who lives a life that could be considered 'christian' in essence but who is not a follower of the christian tradition. It relates to UTP.

11.

What is a 'reality-centered' life?

a)

The spiritual or religious life focused on the Real (or an-Sich). A Reality-centered life is unselfish and concerned for the welfare of others. A term coined by John Hick.

b)

The atheistic life focused on the Real (or an-Sich). A Reality-centered life is unselfish and concerned for the welfare of others.

c)

This was coined by John Hick in his Unitary Theological Pluralism.

d)

The spiritual or religious life focused on the Real (or an-Sich). A Reality-centered life is unselfish and concerned for the welfare of others. A term coined by Karl Barth.

12.

What is 'inculpable ignorance'?

a)

When someone, through no fault of their own, has no knowledge of Dog.

b)

When someone is willfully ignorant of God.

c)

When someone, through no fault of their own, is forced to believe in God.

d)

When someone, through no fault of their own, has no knowledge of God.

13.

Keith Ward argues that sometimes we just have to conclude that beliefs between religions are different and conflicting, but reasons for them can be equally valid. What theory did he support?

a)

Unitary Theological Pluralism

b)

Ethical Theological Pluralism

c)

Pluriform Theological Pluralism

d)

Ethicform Theological Pluralism

14.

Jesus said “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Where is this quoted from? And what view does it inspire?

a)

Acts 4:12

b)

Inclusivism

c)

John 14:6

d)

Exclusivism

15.

Liberalism is what?

a)

An ideology which develops its laws based on the principle that humans flourish when given maximum freedoms and minimum control by governments.

b)

The idea that liberals are better people than conservatives.

c)

A movement that is anti-tradition which ultimately likes to deride conservative perspectives without properly being able to justify their beliefs because they are 'saints'.

d)

Boris Johnson