Inclusivism

• What is inclusivism?

  the view that although one religion is true, other religions may show aspects of the one true religion
• Example:

  God may choose to forgive the sins of those who have not committed themselves to Jesus because they have lived good lives, so people of other faiths and none can also be saved
• Closed inclusivism

  one specific religion has all truth but others have some of it too
• Open inclusivism

  one specific religion has the best grasp of, but not of all truth, and so it can learn some truth from teachings of other religions
• Bible verses that suggests God plans salvation for everyone 


  'glory, honour and peace for everyone who does good' - Paul's speech on the Areopagus
• Who was Karl Rahner?

  German priest and theologian
• What is an anonymous Christian?

  • people who are not christians in practise, worship and belief are nevertheless able to experience grace and salvation
  • e/g buddhist monk can be saved through works
• Implied people are saved through works rather than through faith because... 


  ...good moral conduct is not dependent on an underlying belief