The Confusion of Epistemology in The West and Christian Mission

Abstract

Western culture is facing a major intellectual crisis, because it is confused about the meaning of truth, the relationship between belief and knowledge, and the nature and use of language. This article points out some of the consequences and suggests a new way of meeting contemporary cognitive challenges to communicating Christian faith.

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“…The standards most religionists use to verify religious truth only apply to their worldviews and cultural heritage. According to Kirk (2004), there are no commonly accepted criteria for determining the integrity of religious beliefs. According to the relativist viewpoint, all religions either possess particular ideas that are acceptable and appropriate for certain persons or groups, or they may hold relative truths that are, therefore, equal to all religions.…”

Religious Intolerance and Educational System in Nigeria

“…The standards most religionists use to verify religious truth only apply to their worldviews and cultural heritage. According to Kirk (2004), there are no commonly accepted criteria for determining the integrity of religious beliefs. According to the relativist viewpoint, all religions either possess particular ideas that are acceptable and appropriate for certain persons or groups, or they may hold relative truths that are, therefore, equal to all religions.…”