Abstract
Papers published in the HSRC publication Paradigms and progress in theology (1988) reject foundationalistic theology and recommend a holistic theological ap proach. In this process contextual theology, which emphasises the distinctiveness of individual nations, is accused of being the ‘domination paradigm’ and is even called a heresy. This article aims to show that the holistic theological approach is also guilty of foundationalistic reasoning and intolerance. Furthermore, the need for a balanced theological paradigm for the conservative Afrikaner believer, who desires an own land for the Afrikaner nation is shown. Contextual theological reflection has not only a criticising function, but also a legitimising responsibility. The balanced contextual theological paradigm for conservative Afrikaner believers must be critical, legitimising and free of foundationalism.
Highlights
Papers published in the H SRC publication Paradigms and progress in theology (1988) reject foundationalistic theology and recom mend a holistic theological ap proach
In the H um an Sciences R esearch Council’s publication Paradigms and Progress in Theology (1988), the holistic theological paradigm is presented as an alternative to foundationalistic exclusivist theology
‘Holism is seen as progress in theological rea soning while it offers the possibility of moving away from foundationalism with its exclusivism in reasoning and its intolerance’ (M outon & Pauw 1988:183)
Summary
According to M outon & Pauw the weak point in this mode of reasoning lies in the grounding of one proposition in another It means that the truth of one proposi tion (non-basic) is dependent on the truth of another or others (basic propositions). W here Scripture has been the certain and indubitable basis of knowledge, the holis tic uniform ed paradigm forms the new inspired and error-free authority This authoritative holistic mode of thinking has sedim ented in politico-theological rea soning. When this suggestion is seen against the background of the intole rance of foundationalist holistic thinking, my meaning may become clear
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