Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions

Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it. Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source”

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Inclusivism: The belief that other religions are a reflection of a single “true” religion. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible Ultimate Source provides different forms of divine inspiration to different cultures The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Inclusivism: The belief that other religions are a reflection of a single “true” religion. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it.

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Inclusivism: The belief that other religions are a reflection of a single “true” religion. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it. Ultimate Source provides different forms of divine inspiration to different cultures

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through experiences of the Ultimate Source, but are interpreted through particular cultural contexts Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Inclusivism: The belief that other religions are a reflection of a single “true” religion. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it. Ultimate Source provides different forms of divine inspiration to different cultures

Perspectives on the Plurality of Religions Religions are created by humans Religions are responses to a genuine “Ultimate Source” Religious forms are determined through experiences of the Ultimate Source, but are interpreted through particular cultural contexts Religious forms are determined through “divine inspiration”; not infallible, but fairly close One’s own religion is revealed by the Ultimate Source and is therefore infallible The Ultimate Source provides inspiration for only one legitimate form of religion Pluralism: An appreciation of religious diversity that recognizes the legitimacy of many/all religious traditions. Exclusivism: The belief that one’s own religion is the only “legitimate” way. Inclusivism: The belief that other religions are a reflection of a single “true” religion. Although there is no “Ultimate Source,” religion can benefit humanity (e.g. Confucianism, Secular Jewish Humanism) Since there is no “Ultimate Source,” religions provide false solutions to human questions that would better be dealt with through other means (e.g. Marx, Freud, Nietzsche) Atheism: The denial that any deities exist, which may (but need not) lead to a rejection of religion. Agnosticism: The belief that if there is an “ultimate reality” it is impossible for humans to know it. Ultimate Source provides different forms of divine inspiration to different cultures