Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 November 2024
Barth’s idea of religion as faithless, wilful and arbitrary.
Barth’s discussion of religion limited to the Abrahamic faiths.
Buddhism as not wilful and self-centred
Affinities between Buddhism and Christianity Hinduism as a way of devotion to a personal Lord.
Religions as complementary ways of true faith
East Asian ways as preparations for life in God
Religions as giving different descriptions of spiritual reality.
Barth’ later recognition of truth in other faiths, but only when agreeing with revelation in Christ.
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