November 12, 2009

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Soon after the release of his latest book, In Praise of Doubt, world-renowned sociologist Peter Berger spoke at the Buxton Initiative about the appropriate response to “plurality,” which Berger defines as the intermingling of diverse peoples who espouse different worldviews.

In other words, we live in a world of plurality, where people of different faiths and worldviews live alongside one another; how then should we live? Given this diverse context, how do we continue to espouse a particular worldview? Moreover, how do we handle sensitive issues, such as abortion or homosexuality, when groups and individuals have strongly held but opposing viewpoints? (more…)