Religion and Reality
An Exploration of Contemporary Metaphysical Systems, Theologies, and Religious Pluralism
- Philosophy
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2013
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Publisher's Description
This book argues for the reality of multiple religious ultimates rather than just one. This entails that all the religions are not the same; they describe different religious objects, and they each provide unique forms of salvation. The immediate advantage of this approach is that it explains how all religions are equally valid without glossing over the real differences that define them. Put differently, each religion has correctly identified a piece of the puzzle that makes up Ultimate Reality. There is, however, a limit to the plurality, and thus five distinct religious ultimates are identified: the Forms, God, A World, Creativity, and the Receptacle. One or two of these five ultimates are found within all of the world's religions, as evidenced by religious scriptures and religious experiences. Based upon these five religious ultimates, this book puts forth a novel philosophical and religious system: cosmosyntheism, a word emphasizing the likelihood that in the beginning, there was more than just God. Quite possibly, there may have been five ultimates, each sacred in its own way, none of which could have existed without the reality of the others.
Endorsements (2)
“This book addresses the problem of conflicting religious truth claims in an increasingly secular and pluralistic world. Iammarino provides a convincing theoretical argument that uses pluralistic metaphysics to account for the reality in which we live. This is a reality that has emerged out of a complex web of interconnections and mutually supporting relationships. . . . Although his argument is sophisticated, Iammarino takes the reader through complicated ideas and propositions in a readable, step-by-step manner.”
“Dr. Iammarino has formulated an inclusive vision of reality that is thoroughly philosophical but also takes seriously the variety of religious experience and conviction. He shows how his overarching theory makes room for the fundamental truth of diverse religious traditions.”
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