Christianity*

• What does Brendan Sweetman emphasize about belief in Jesus?


  It doesn't matter if we believe, he rose
• Catholic Church: Redemptoris missio

  catholics must remember they have a mission to non-catholics, remain honest and respectful, but never shy away from the truth of the Gospel
• Should Christians try to convert people?

  • evangelism is a central aim
  • Jesus sent his disciples out to spread the message both during his ministry and in his final words before leaving them
  • Church of England - believes that the Christ-event needs to be communicated with others
  • R.C. Church - we all have the ‘right’ to hear the Gospel message
  • converting others assumes that Christianity is the one way to the truth
  • Exclusivists - it is important to offer the chance of salvation to all
  • Inclusivists - there is a need for sensitivity and would not wish social cohesion be upset, but would still aim for all to hear the true message
  • Pluralists - would not agree with the conversion of others because other faiths are also valid ways to express truth