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True pluralism and the belief in truth

True pluralism and the belief in truth

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"True pluralism demonstrates respect not only for the existence of different faiths and traditions, but also for the religious certainty of those who adhere to a particular faith." — NewBostonPost Publisher Tina McCormick The above quote from Tina's message is absolutely correct. But I believe she must go one step further: One does not respect another community if one actively debunks the existence of that which most concerns it. Thus any multiculturalism which opposes the possibility of truth

"True pluralism demonstrates respect not only for the existence of different faiths and traditions, but also for the religious certainty of those who adhere to a particular faith." — NewBostonPost Publisher Tina McCormick The above quote from Tina's message is absolutely correct. But I believe she must go one step further: One does not respect another community if one actively debunks the existence of that which most concerns it. Thus any multiculturalism which opposes the possibility of truth…