Unity in reconciled diversity: Cop-out or rainbow Church?

AbstractThis essay traces the development of the ecumenical concept of unity in reconciled diversity from its origins in the 1970s. It looks at ways in which it has subsequently been interpreted, received and critiqued. It makes suggestions as to how the concept might be further refined and tightene...

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Main Author: Carter, David 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2010
In: Theology
Year: 2010, Volume: 113, Issue: 876, Pages: 411-420
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Summary:AbstractThis essay traces the development of the ecumenical concept of unity in reconciled diversity from its origins in the 1970s. It looks at ways in which it has subsequently been interpreted, received and critiqued. It makes suggestions as to how the concept might be further refined and tightened up in order to meet such criticism and lead to growth in authentic unity.
ISSN:2044-2696
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040571X1011300603