Pluralism
The idea that all faiths are equally valid and authoritative
Universalism
Hicks view that all humans will be saved by God
Criticisms of universalism
Deterministic and removes the need for free will
Rejected by many Christians
Universalism on life after death
There would be other lives to enable spiritual growth, resulting in eternity with God
Key views of hick
It’s a mistake to view salvation exclusively
Religion is about self transformation, differences between them dont matter