PROLEGOMENA TO THE PHILOSOPHIC DISCUSSION OF RELIGION

Just as there are differing motives in seeking to compare the great religions of the world, so are there also different levels of discussion. Some engage in comparison with a view to resolving tensions and contrasts in religions and others operate with the intention, however obscured, of showing tha...

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Published in:Journal of Dharma
Main Author: Steinkraus, Warren E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 1979
In: Journal of Dharma
Further subjects:B PROLEGOMENA
B Religion
B PHILOSOPHIC
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Summary:Just as there are differing motives in seeking to compare the great religions of the world, so are there also different levels of discussion. Some engage in comparison with a view to resolving tensions and contrasts in religions and others operate with the intention, however obscured, of showing that after the comparisons have been made, their own particular faith will be seen as the true one. It is dillicult to be openly fair-minded about comparing religions nnd it is dillicult to avoid the feeling that the religion that one has been committed to for years will be seen, when the contmsting is over, to be the summit of wisdom.
ISSN:0253-7222
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma