Approaches to Understanding Truth

APPROACHES TO TRUTH Fundamentalism (4.1) The belief in old/traditional forms of religion Reads old texts/scriptures

from the PAST Revolutionary (4.1) The belief in the need for radical change in the established

order More like a vision for the FUTURE Sola scriptura (4.1) Only scripture;

if its not in the Bible/scripture, it is NOT true Mysticism (4.3) The belief that

it is possible to directly obtain truth or achieve communication with God or other forces

controlling the universe by prayer and contemplation Syncretism (4.4) Blending of religions

Empiricism (4.5) The belief that truth comes from experience, experimentation,

observation, and proof Humanism (4.6) A philosophy that stresses the ability