Direitos de Autor (c) 2026 Analítica
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In contemporary times, religious exclusivism has emerged as a significant issue –not merely within the philosophy of religion but for the entire world– posing a challenge to global harmony and concord due to its fundamentalist beliefs and claims. Religious exclusivism is rooted in the differences and conflicts between religions and their respective religious truths. The evolution and interaction of various religions over past centuries gave rise to doctrinal and practical disagreements, fostering a state of conflict rather than dialogue. Consequently, religions began to view one another as adversaries; the doctrine of religious exclusivism derives its distinct character from this very dynamic. However, this issue possesses both theoretical and practical dimensions. While contradictory statements are generally not considered simultaneously true, in the context of religion, many beliefs are accepted as true despite appearing contradictory. The practical manifestation of this issue is religious fundamentalism, wherein specific doctrines are regarded as absolute truths–immutable, indisputable, and final. An important fact emerges here that the doctrine of 'Divine Revelation'–the root cause of religious exclusivism–underpins the notion that religious tenets constitute essential, final, and immutable truths. Therefore, this research paper aims to elucidate the fundamental aspects of Divine Revelation and provide a clear outline of the concept. In this context, the present study examines Divine Revelation not merely as a source of religious knowledge but also explores its epistemological nature. It seeks to clarify how concepts such as Divine Being, religious founders, scriptures, and divine truth establish religious authority. Specifically, through the concepts of propositional and non-propositional revelation, the study attempts to understand how the certainty of religious truth lays the groundwork for religious exclusivism. Additionally, the epistemological problem arising from such established religious certainty in the context of religious diversity has also been examined.
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