cataphatism
Noun: A theological doctrine asserting that God can be known and described by humans through positive, affirmative statements and attributes, based on divine revelation in creation, scripture, or religious experience. It contrasts with apophatic theology, which holds that God can only be described by what He is not.
Cataphatism is used primarily in academic discussions of theology, philosophy of religion, and comparative religion. It describes a specific approach to understanding the divine.
Examples: - The theologian's work was characterized by a strong cataphatism, emphasizing the knowability of God's love and justice. - In contrast to mystical silence, cataphatism employs language and concepts to articulate the divine nature. - The creed is an example of cataphatism, as it makes positive declarations about God's being.
- Cataphatic Theology: This is the more common full term for the concept. Cataphatism is the underlying principle of this theological system.
- Cataphatic theology uses analogies, such as God as a "father" or "light," to foster understanding.
- Cataphatic (adjective): Pertaining to cataphatism.
- The preacher used a cataphatic approach in the sermon.
- Apophatism (noun): The opposing theological doctrine, emphasizing the unknowability of God and the use of negative statements.
- Affirmative theology
- Positive theology
- Apophatism
- Negative theology
- Via Negativa
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the religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image')
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