Beyond Pluralism: Esoteric Unity of Religions and the Ontological Reframing of Comparative Theology
Pharos Journal of Theology July 17, 2026 M. Nawa Syarif Fajar Sakti, M. Azfa Nashirul Hikam, M. Ikram Idris et al.
This article examines the epistemological limitations of modern religious pluralism in comparative theology and proposes perennial philosophy as a metaphysical alternative. While pluralism has contributed to reducing interreligious conflict through ethical convergence and epistemic egalitarianism, it often suspends ontological questions concerning the nature of ultimate reality. This study...