Abstract
Pluralism seems to have displaced exclusivism and inclusivism, but - beyond commendable interfaith friendship and vague hopes of a “coming world faith” - has failed to provide an articulate theology reflecting a shared commitment to God’s telos (goal, purpose). Breaking this deadlock will involve revisiting the neglected theology of inculturation. Mission (as shared participation in missio Dei) must be affirmed; but the term “religion” should be questioned. G. B. Caird’s belief that the telos is not an event but rather a Person is affirmed: God the Christlike Person who is Truth, to whom all people are drawn in Love.
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