Religious Exclusivism
Religious exclusivism asserts that one religion is true and that all others are in error.
It has two forms:
- Absolute exclusivism asserts that one must be born into the religion to be a true adherent. Historical examples are the religion of Athens during the golden age and some forms of Hinduism.
- Relative exclusivism asserts that conversion is mandatory. Christianity and Islam are some such examples. Cf Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus.
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