CHAPTER 4:
PLURALISM
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4.1 - a definition of pluralism
the variety and differences that are common in our modern societies
different types of pluralism
religious pluralism
variety of religions that exist side-by-side in the modern world
social pluralism
cultural pluralism
ethnic pluralism
4.2 - a history of religious pluralism
16th century
split in Christianity between Catholics and Protestants → lived together ever
since
17th century
Jewish immigration
20th century
many Dutch people became atheists and agnostics
non-confessionalism added to the religious pluralism
= having no religious affiliation
late 20th century
many newcomers (unique acceptance in Netherlands)
Islam
Dutch colonies of Surinam
Dutch Antilles → sometimes polytheistic faiths
Buddhists, Hindus, Confucians, etc.
currently:
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