Ma`rifat

Abstract Religious pluralism is a theory proposed by John Hick, a famous contemporary English philosopher of religion. According to his view, truth and salvation are not specific to a particular religion or school, and following any religion will ultimately lead to the prosperity and welfare of humans. By studying and investigating religious people in different religions, he talks about the necessity of accepting pluralism and believes that different religions are related to the supreme truth from different perspectives and, therefore, all religions are equally valid. Using the descriptive-analytical method, this article briefly studies this approach to religion and its philosophical foundations and requirements. Through criticizing these foundations, it shows that religious pluralism raises serious questions about our understanding of the truth, our perception of the religious worldview and the nature of religious commitment. By accepting the pluralistic approach to religion, the conflicting claims that exist in religions and also acknowledging their simultaneous correctness cannot be justified. How can different religious traditions remain faithful to the epistemological and ontological obligations arising from their religion? In addition, the relativistic perception of truth or non-cognitive analysis of religious propositions and beliefs are in conflict with religious texts and religious claims, and in a word, with the identity of all religions.