An Introduction to Some of the Most Important Principles and Theories of Religious Pluralism

In the modern and philosophy of religion, there are two general approaches, namely religious pluralism and unificationism, each of them has its own epistemological, linguistic and religious principles which have made them different and distinguished. In this article we consider some of the most important principles and theories of religious pluralism and attempt to answer these questions: Is the difference and plurality of religions inherent and realistic or superficial and formal? What is the nature of such differences and plurality? Is it possible to establish agreement or at least some understanding among religions or not? Finally we come to the conclusion that the most important difference between religions is the distinction of their epistemological and linguistic principles. Because of this difference, the single source of all religious experiences, the Absolute Reality or the Sacred, seems plural and multiple; as a consequence, It takes different shapes and forms. Nevertheless, the Absolute Reality could be perceived as a common element of different religions and It can establish agreement and understanding among them.