REL 2000 Chapter : EckReadingQuestions
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A1: eck believes that embracing pluralism necessarily means embracing difference. He says that we are to maintain our differences and espouse equality. Meanwhile, the ideal democracy requires our participationbut not our conformity. (pg. 763) A1: i agree with kaller, because assimilating cultures into one larger, less distinct mass doesn"t play well with a democracy, a concept which assumes that there are differing views, distinct cultures, and a need for public discourse. If we all conformed, then there would be no need for discourse because we would all ascribe to the same beliefs and overall culture.
