Answers to Tough Questions

Isn't this Disastrous to Peace and Unity?

There is a kernel of truth here but it is actually a trick question. It is true that if everyone believed all roads lead to God, then there would likely be more peace and unity. But this is like saying if everyone wore red hats, all heads would be covered. The obvious question would be "why red hats?" Likewise, if everyone believed one thing about religion, of course there would be more peace and unity but which one thing should everyone believe?

Just as any color hat will cover our heads, so too any common belief, by definition, would produce more unity. But why should that common belief be religious relativism? Why not Islam, Buddhism, atheism, wicca or Christianity? The real question is: "Which one view is true?"

The even greater danger hidden within this question is the implication that people should not be permitted to publicly claim exclusive religious truth (see CRTC and Vision TV policies). This amounts to the imposition of religious relativism via the censorship of religious exclusivism .

Isn't this Intolerant and Narrow-minded?