universalism - In philosophy, In politics, In religion

The religious belief that all people will be saved. It implies rejection of the traditional Christian belief in hell. A feature of much contemporary Protestant theology, it is motivated by moral doubts concerning eternal punishment, and by a recognition of the validity of other non-Christian world faiths.

Universalism refers to any concept or doctrine that applies to all persons and/or all things for all times and in all situations.

In philosophy

For Universal Morals, see Moral universalism or Moral absolutism For Universal Religious Beliefs, see Comparative religion For Universal Rights, see Natural rights For Universal Truth, see Universality (philosophy)

In politics

For Universal Citizenship, see World citizen For Universal Democracy, see Democratic mundialization For Universal Politics, see Internationalism (politics)

In religion

Hindu Universalism

Hindu Universalism denotes the ideology that all religions are true and therefore worthy of toleration and respect.

"After long study and experience, I have come to the conclusion that [1] all religions are true;

Ananda Marga

In Ananda Marga, Universalism refers to the idea that energy and matter are evolved from cosmic consciousness.

Christianity

In Christianity, Universalism refers to the belief that all humans will be saved from eternal damnation or annihilation in hell.

Judaism

Jews believe that God chose the Jewish people to be in a unique covenant with God. This view, however, did not preclude a belief that God has a relationship with other peoples — rather, Judaism held that God had entered into a covenant with all mankind, and that Jews and non-Jews alike have a relationship with God.

See also Jewish views of religious pluralism.

Islam

Muslims believe that Allah sent the Holy Qur'an to bring peace and harmony to humanity through Islam(submission to Allah). Muhammad's worldwide mission was to establish universal peace under the Khilafat.

Dhimmi enjoyed full freedom under that welfare state founded by Muhammad and could practice their religious rituals according to their faith and beliefs.

New Church

In the New Church, Universalism is the belief that God created every person to go to heaven and be conjoined with him there as an angel.

People of all faiths come into heaven if they have followed their beliefs sincerely and loved God and their neighbors.

Those who go to Hell have chosen Hell because they enjoy hellish delights, which in Hell are only allowed to be enjoyed as fantasy. Therefore God does not punish people by sending them to Hell, but rather allows Hell as a permission of man's free will.

Online Church

The Church of the One Miracle, Universalist is an entirely on-line church.

Universalist, it accepts anyone and everyone as a member.

See also Church of the One Miracle official website.

Opposing Universalism

Against Universalism -- Several articles opposing universalism, Especially against preterist universalism.