Polytheism . . . or Pluralism?
This journal article exchange critiques religious pluralism as a theological threat to Christian faith, arguing that Christians cannot maintain genuine Christian commitment while endorsing the equal validity of all religions. The discussion clarifies the distinction between polytheism and pluralism, asserting that true Christian conviction demands exclusive allegiance to the one true God and rejection of false religions, regardless of the tolerance shown toward them.
I have a question pertaining to Rev. Spronk's article on "The President's Polytheism" (Feb. 1, 2013). Wouldn't it be more accurate to identify President Obama's religious perspective as pluralistic rather than polytheistic? Religious pluralism is the view that all religions are equally valid. According to religious pluralists, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, et. al., are all equally worthy, even equally true religions. In President Obama's "New Beginning" speech in...
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