Research Paper on:
Religious Pluralism

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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Religious Pluralism Research Compiled for The  Paper Store, Enterprises Inc.By - April, 2012 properly! Introduction The following paper will examine the topic of religious  pluralism, and argue that contrary to the argument offered by Gavin DCosta, religious pluralism does exist and constitutes an authentic, nuanced attitude on which to base relations between world religious  leaders. Before arguing this position, the introduction describes the various positions that the debate on pluralism encompasses. The main argument is then presented, which is followed by objection that can  be made to that argument, with the paper concluding by providing a response to the objection. Religious pluralism refers to how the validity of the worlds broad spectrum of  religious practices and beliefs is regarded. The divine nature of God, despite religious revelation, remains largely hidden and this has generated throughout human history profound disagreement concerning not only the  existence of God, but also Gods true nature.1 An exclusive view of religious pluralism holds that there can only be one true religion that is true and all others are  false.2 For example, according to this viewpoint, only those holding a particular Christian view, such as Southern Baptists, are destined for heaven and all others are doomed to hell. Softer  versions of this perspective include the possibility that judgment includes an intervention by Christ that offers everyone the opportunity to choose the truth of salvation.3 Pluralism, on the other  hand, holds that all major world religions include revelations that are true and that no religion has an inclusive claim on "final and definitive truth."4 Pluralists point out that exclusivists