Exclusivism
Exclusivism is when a religious group exclude other emphasizing that God is only in their members. If not part of them, they will have nothing in common with, you’ll be perceived as being incompatible with them. They use the scripture to support their opinion: John 14:6 “I am the way the truth and life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Exclusivist will answer the question “Where does one fine God?” They will respond that God is found only in Christianity. Therefore good people are found only in their church. This remains me of some Pentecostal sects in Cameroon who advocate that they are the only congregation God is present. They will tell us that we have not given our lives to Jesus Christ and we Catholic worship Mary and idols. I have seen children who disown their family because they are not in their group. This confirms the argument against the exclusivist will …show more content…
This grace is in everyone and save all who live a good life. The goodness in human come from the fact that humans are made in the image and likeness of God. Inclusivism are urge to accept, tolerate and co-exist with members of other denomination. There I goodness in other religion and therefore, they can learn from the others as well.’ Lumen Gentium’ one of the document in the second Vatican council insist on this aspect of respect for non-Catholics. For example, in Cameroon, the main stream churches have what call ecumenical week. It’s a week to prayer together as a family. This is advantageous because it promotes dialogue and unity. For inclusivism, non-Christians can also obtain salvation. Though inclusivism accept non-Christians, they still hold that Christianity is more superior to other religious. Implying that they practice the true teachings of Jesus Christ. An example of inclusivism are the Catholics
Exclusivism is when a religious group exclude other emphasizing that God is only in their members. If not part of them, they will have nothing in common with, you’ll be perceived as being incompatible with them. They use the scripture to support their opinion: John 14:6 “I am the way the truth and life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Exclusivist will answer the question “Where does one fine God?” They will respond that God is found only in Christianity. Therefore good people are found only in their church. This remains me of some Pentecostal sects in Cameroon who advocate that they are the only congregation God is present. They will tell us that we have not given our lives to Jesus Christ and we Catholic worship Mary and idols. I have seen children who disown their family because they are not in their group. This confirms the argument against the exclusivist will …show more content…
This grace is in everyone and save all who live a good life. The goodness in human come from the fact that humans are made in the image and likeness of God. Inclusivism are urge to accept, tolerate and co-exist with members of other denomination. There I goodness in other religion and therefore, they can learn from the others as well.’ Lumen Gentium’ one of the document in the second Vatican council insist on this aspect of respect for non-Catholics. For example, in Cameroon, the main stream churches have what call ecumenical week. It’s a week to prayer together as a family. This is advantageous because it promotes dialogue and unity. For inclusivism, non-Christians can also obtain salvation. Though inclusivism accept non-Christians, they still hold that Christianity is more superior to other religious. Implying that they practice the true teachings of Jesus Christ. An example of inclusivism are the Catholics