singlefaith

Singlefaith is a term used in religious philosophy and interfaith dialogue to describe the idea that different religious traditions share a single underlying faith or core conception of ultimate reality. The phrase is not the name of a widely recognized denomination or organization; rather, it appears in theoretical discussions and popular discourse as a way to frame dialogue about religious common ground.

Proponents typically emphasize shared values such as compassion, the sanctity of life, ethical reciprocity, and reverence toward the divine, while allowing for doctrinal diversity. Some proponents propose a universal ethic or a metaphysical commonality that transcends individual creeds, rather than advocating a single, uniform religious system.

Critics argue that the notion can obscure important differences, risks erasing religious pluralism, and may inadvertently privilege dominant traditions. Critics also caution against reducing rich doctrinal distinctives to a single "core" belief, which they view as an oversimplification of faith identities.

In academic and interfaith contexts, "singlefaith" is often discussed as a heuristic for evaluating dialogue strategies, rather than as a concrete theological program. It remains a topic of ongoing debate about how to balance unity with diversity in a multifaith world.

See also: interfaith dialogue, religious pluralism, universalism, perennial philosophy.