Moments of agreement: the reformational worldview in dialogue with other Christian worldviews

Abstract

The reformational worldview is often discussed by focusing on its diversity from other Christian worldviews. After a brief discussion concerning the reformed type of worldviews, this article tries to identify "moments of agreement" between the reformational worldview and other classical Christian worldviews characterised by the natureand- grace paradigm. In the following step, the author asks to what extent these moments of agreement entail the possibility of concrete cooperation between Christians adopting different worldviews. Here the two extreme alternatives of isolationism (in order to avoid compromise) and compromise (in order to avoid conflicts) present themselves. It is suggested that Christians should accept both the unique traits of their worldviews and the opportunities to cooperate with fellow-Christians, even if temporarily or in limited areas.