Religious Pluralism and the Paradigm

Abstract

Some ideas and problems relative to religious pluralism and inter-religious dialogue are explored in this essay. First, it presents what is called “The Paradigm,” namely, exclusivism, inclusiveness, and pluralism, as a response to religious diversity and plurality. How this response views the current situation is discussed and whether or not it has furthered or improved our understanding of it. Second, it points out the usefulness of The Paradigm and at the same time its limitations, thereby suggesting the necessity of a new way of dealing with religious pluralism that gives due regard to all religions, namely, interreligious dialogue.