Engaging Religious Pluralism
Can all religions be true?
In this episode of the Table Podcast, I talk with Craig Hazen and Tim Yoder about engaging religious pluralism, focusing on the question “Can All Religions Be True?” Craig Hazen was an early influence, especially during my time in Biola University’s MA program in Christian Apologetics. I was pleased to have him join Tim and me via Skype for this conversation. Here is an outline of our discussion:
- 00:15 Yoder’s background in philosophy of religion
- 03:09 Hazen’s background in comparative religions
- 04:18 What is religious pluralism?
- 06:15 What is relativism?
- 09:48 Why do people reject exclusivism?
- 15:56 Do all religions lead to the same destination?
- 21:55 What is tolerance?
- 26:55 Responding to relativism
- 31:40 Issues surrounding popular views of tolerance
- 35:52 The importance of listening
- 39:10 World religions and the uniqueness of Jesus
- 45:14 Engaging world religions
John Mark Reynolds - March 24, 2012
Finding Christ in Culture
From Series: "Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World II"
This accessible apologetics weekend event is the second collaborative project by Mikel Del Rosario and faculty from the Christian Apologetics Program at Biola University: J.P. Moreland, Craig Hazen & John Mark Reynolds. They are joined by Sean McDowell. This conference was recorded live at Bridgeway Christian Church in Rocklin, California.