Religion Unit 2
Which of the following correctly describes the Advaita Vedanta?
A Hindu philosophical system that says the individual soul is not separate from the supreme eternal conciousness
Which following describes the meaning of "summum bonum?"
A life led in pursuit of the highest good
Which statement is true of the definition of rituals?
A ritual is believed to contribute to maintaining social and cosmic order.
Which of the following is true of the term "worldview?"
A worldview may be either religious or nonreligious.
What is the term for the belief that all living (and many non-living) things have a spirit or essence?
Animism
How is suffering viewed in Hinduism?
As the just consequence of one's karma
Which of the following ideas is a form of nontheism?
Atheism
Which of the following is true of Lao Tzu?
He is the founder of Taoism
Which of the following could best be described as henotheistic?
Hinduism
Which of the following best describes a revelation?
It claims to be a direct form of communication from God.
Identify which of the following statements is true of deism.
It is the belief in a non-personal god.
Which of the following is a sacrament in Catholicism?
Marriage
What distinguishes the Christian Trinitarian conception of God with Jewish and Islamic conceptions of God?
Most Christians believe that God is one in three Divine Persons.
Which of the following is true of most Christian's experiences with mysticism?
Mysticism is a way to achieve union with God.
Which statement reflects a belief about death held by Christianity?
One may go to heaven in the afterlife
Which of the following is true of pantheism?
Pantheism is the belief that the divine is embedded in nature.
Which of the following is true of parables?
Parables are sometimes used to convey dangerous ideas.
Which of the following is true of the nature of religious narratives?
Religious narratives may offer an account of human origins.
Which of the following is true of the transmission of religious teachings?
Religious teachings can be transmitted by religious holidays.
Which of the following is true of the Buddhist view of sin?
Sin arises from negative emotions.
Which of the following is an accurate description of atheism?
The belief that there is no god
Which of the following best describes YHWH?
The monotheistic god of Judaism, who delivered Israel from Egypt.
Which of the following describes the Christian view of the Trinity?
The trinity is considered to be a mystery of the Christian faith.
What is the purpose of contemplative prayer in Christianity?
To get closer to God
Creation stories attempt to address __________ questions, such as, "Where did I come from?" as well as questions of a more general nature pertaining to the emergence of civilization and technology.
Ultimate
Which of the following is a "big question" that religions seek to answer, as described in this course?
What happens after we die?
Which of the following is true of Allah?
While Muslims believe Allah is one God, the Qur'an refers to him by 99 names.
Eastern religious traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism hold that:
evil actions disrupt our path to enlightenment.
