Pedagogy of Religion Against Religious Pluralism

Abstract

The article, treating of pedagogy of religion against religious pluralism, consists of three parts. In the first part the issue of religious pluralism is shown, in the second the search for a definition of religion is presented, and in the third - the possibilities of a global pedagogy of religion - “one world” are pointed to.

The author shows the danger that religious pluralism poses to people who believe and profess one religion. The danger consists in a crisis of the faith, or even a loss of it (religious relativism and syncretism). She defines the properly understood religious pluralism and its degenerations; she also presents the teaching of the Teaching Authority of the Church on the dialog with non-Christian religions. Then as a serious obstacle in creating pluralist (global) theology of religion she mentions, among others, the lack of one, global definition of religion. Next, analyzing various propositions for pedagogy of religion in relation to religious pluralism, she decidedly states that “ultimately the way to Christians’ unity, to universal solidarity, leads through all Christian Churches getting closer to Christ, until they are fully united with Him”. And she points to Christ as the salutary center to which separated Christian Churches tend from all the directions. The supreme principle that should be followed in this tending towards Christ, who is the Way, Truth and Life - is earnest searching for the truth.