E. Sink Key Seminar
After what event did the Unitarian Universalist Association launched the "Standing on the Side of Love" campaign with the mission of harnessing the power of love to overcome discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, gender expression, race, immigration status, religion, or any other identity?
008 shooting spree at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, which was targeted for welcoming LGBT people and for having liberal views on many issues
When were the first LDS temples founded
1830
Recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every person is the ____ principle of Unitarian Universalism.
1st
Devout Muslims pray ____ times a day.
5
In the Pew Research "Religious Landscape Study (Links to an external site.)," people can note that _______% of US Americans identify as Christian?
70.6
As viewed in the article discussing political party affiliation of religious leaders, the researchers' data describes a religious leadership that is overwhelmingly male. In all, about ___ percent of the pastors were men?
85%
What are the most sacred symbols within Baha'i?
The Baha'i ringstone and the Nine-pointed star
What is one symbol acknowledged by many Islamic people?
The New Moon
As viewed in the article discussing political party affiliation of religious leaders, __________ was the only denomination in which women represented the majority of pastors.
The Unitarian Church
According to the article "From Diversity to Pluralism", what is the most common bond between people of many faiths?
Their mutual commitment based on the give and take of civil dialogue at a common table
According to "The Civic Relevance of Interfaith Cooperation for Higher Education," The more one knows about a religion, the more likely they will have a positive view of that religion. This ideal is named the Pal Al phenomenon.
True
According to the video, "The Power of Storytelling" the recommended structure of a public narrative is: Self, Us, Now
True
As viewed in the article discussing political party affiliation of religious leaders, Catholics and their pastors are nearly evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans
True
As we learned in The Power of Ritual: Connecting to Self, there is a significant link between sabbath-keeping and positive physical and mental health
True
As we learned in class, during our discussion of global and US American belief-based demographics, Christianity continues to have a leading majority of global followers.
True
As we learned in the readings on Humanism, Humanists apply a rational scientific view across all areas of life.
True
As we learned in the video, "Mormon Temples: A Conversation with a Church Leader" we learned the Mormons have a baptism ritual for their ancestors who never hand a chance to be baptized.
True
At the beginning of the final chapter, the author discusses the true definition of the term "Rule." Instead of a common meaning of the word, which suggests what is/is not forbidden, the word actually translates to "guide.
True
Both the Bab and Baha'u'llah were banished and imprisoned because their message was considered blasphemy by Islamic Shi'ite clerics
True
For less observant Jews, Shabbat is simply a day of relaxation, a time to be with friends and family, sharing a meal together and staying at home. For the more orthodox, Shabbat is a day spent in study and prayer, in which any "work" such as driving, using electricity, writing, or cooking are completely forbidden
True
In 1961, Unitarians and Universalists came together to form Unitarian Universalism
True
In Ch. 3, we learn that exposure to the Color green often brings about feelings relaxation and calm.
True
In Paganism, "magick" is a spiritual practice aimed at creating change in the individual and in the world. Magick functions somewhat like prayer in other traditions, but it tends to have more of a physical component than prayer usually does in the West. Correct
True
In each LDS temple, there is a baptismal tub placed on the backs of 12 oxen.
True
In lecture, we discussed Relativist philosophy. This philosophy can be described the opinion that "All religions boil down to the same thing
True
In the Introduction to The Power of Ritual, the author discusses how people often have deep spiritual experiences, but don't know how to talk about it with others. He notes that one of the roadblocks is the lack language to describe and honor these spiritual experiences. And that lack of language, unfortunately, leads to isolation and discounting spiritual experiences as illegitimate and not credible.
True
In the readings we learned that my types of people call themselves "Jew." For example, there are Jews who tend to see themselves as culturally Jewish, but who are also non-religious or atheist, often identifying more strongly with Jewish "peoplehood" than with traditional understandings of God and Torah.
True
LDS followers believe in God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost. They do not believe in the trinity, which is different from most other Christian beliefs
True
LDS followers believe that before our birth on earth all humans lived with God as spirits which is called our pre-mortal life.
True
LDS followers believe that one aspect of God's plan of happiness for us is for our spirit to enter a physical body to be able to make good choices to be with God again
True
Members of the LDS faith believe that when Christ reigns again on earth the promised land will be built on the American continent.
True
Most Pagans believe that Venus of Willendorf statue is seen as the ample female body as representing a goddess of plenty.
True
Pagan rituals nearly always celebrate the experience of being embodied in a sacred world.
True
Pagans who identify as neither Wiccan nor witches will often still deal with witchcraft stereotypes.
True
Some people consider Humanism to be a religion, while others do not. Generally the term Humanism, references a nonreligious life-stance or set of ethical values.
True
The Bahá'í Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions and among the most ethnically diverse.
True
The Bahá'í faith specifically upholds the following beliefs: the fundamental equality of the sexes, the harmony between religion and science, the centrality of justice to all human endeavors.
True
The Ritual of Flower communion was created as a new form of communion that would bind together Catholics, Protestants, and Jews and provide a ritual in which all participate.
True
The UU symbol of the flaming chalice as stood for a communion cup available to all, a symbol of religious freedom, light in the darkness, and a symbol of helpfulness and sacrifice.
True
The author of The Power of Ritual: Connecting to Self, claimed that the "holiness" or "sacredness" of an item comes from the action we have with it, not because it is inherently holy
True
The existence or nonexistence of a god, goddess, or gods, does not matter much to a Humanist.
True
There is such a thing as a "Religious Humanist
True
Unitarian Universalists identify with a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Many consider themselves Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Wiccan, Humanist, atheist, agnostic, pantheist, freethinking, or spiritual but not religious.
True
In the Pew Research "Religious Landscape Study (Links to an external site.)," people can note that _____ is the second largest belief identity group in Colorado.
Unaffiliated
As we learned in class, during our discussion of global and US American belief-based demographics, _________ is the 3rd largest belief-based group in the world, and 2nd largest in US America.
Unaffiliated / None
As we read in "Essentials of Humanism," all humans are faced with the fact of their impending mortality. Humanism invites humans to hold that knowledge in mind and do what?
Use reason and experience to guide us in a life worth living - a good life
In the chapter "Already Connected," we learn about the religion of the Ancient Greeks and how it was not an orderly systematic theology, but instead an evolving system. The author shares a very interesting fact about how Greek religious beliefs evolved. Which of the following was an example the author illustrated?
When the Ancient Greeks encountered another culture, they adopted that culture's gods, in addition to their own.
Within which of the four types of prayer, does the author offer thoughts about the practice of giving blessings?
adoration
In the chapter "Already Connected," the author discusses how in most of the Western world, religion and spiritually are tied mostly to _______, but in most of the rest of the world they are more tied to practice.
belief
According to "The Civic Relevance of Interfaith Cooperation for Higher Education," why are college campuses ideal starting places to discuss interfaith cooperation?
college students challenge, question, and explore their own identities as well as are willing to educate themselves and share their knowledge
In Chapter 4 "Connecting to Transcendence," the author covers 4 types or stages of prayer. They are adoration, ______, thanksgiving and supplication
contrition
Unitarian Universalists draw on the wisdom from the world's religions, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, and Humanist teachings and the teachings of _______
earth-based traditions.
In the Introduction to The Power of Ritual, the author outlines three components of ritual. They are ____, ____, and _____.
intention, attention, and repetition
As we read in "Exploring the Essence of Spirituality.." (in their version of the photo-essay assignment) students representing the Agnostic and Atheist worldviews often used what type of images and captions to express spirituality?
nature-based
The author suggests that ____ is the best method to making a spiritual practice/ritual meaningful in your life.
practice
As we learned in "Humanism as a Belief System," Humanists' drive to improve human life can be expressed in three core values: ___, ___, and ___.
reason, compassion, and hope.
As we viewed in Elizabeth's TedTalk "Interfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for all Beliefs," what is it NOT in our "best interest to do?"
stay in places if isolation and blame
In Arabic the word Islam means __________.
submission
As we learned in chapter 4, Memento mori is a reminder of our inevitable death.
true
As we read in "Dialogue Principles," Why is it important to unlearn misinformation about each other before entering into dialogue?
All of the above
According to "From Diversity to Pluralism." those who envisioned America as a "melting pot," invited new immigrants to come and...
Assimilate to American culture
According to the video, "The Power of Storytelling" what is the recommended personal story structure?
Challenge, Choice, Outcome
Where is the only Baha'i temple in the US (it's also the oldest Baha'i temple in the world)?
Chicago
Stated in the Articles of Faith, which one of these is not one of the 13 statements that explains the basic doctrines and practices of LDS
Christ's Church has changed and can continue to change
According to "From Diversity to Pluralism." (Links to an external site.)which of these institutions has had the most controversy towards a new orientation of pluralism
Christianity
In Ch. 3, the author describes the difference between "Convention" and "Tradition." Which of these does he describe in the following ways? "Passive," "just routine," and "dead."
Convention
In the "Courageous Conversations/ "Bridging the Gap" video, what was the case study topic used to help the college participants practice having courageous conversations?
Correctional intuitions
As we learned in the video, "Mormon Temples: A Conversation with a Church Leader" what happens in the "sealing room?"
Couples marry, kneel at an alter and commit to be together for eternity
Which of the following is a recognized Humanist holiday?
Darwin Day
At the end of the final chapter, the author discusses how Connection and _____are bound together (ex. Of boarding school isolation
Disconnection
As we learned in the readings, ancient Hebrews were heavily influences by two very different religious cultures: Mesopotamian and ______.
Egyptian
According to "From Diversity to Pluralism." pluralism is having an abundance of individuals with different viewpoints, while diversity is working and having conversations with those individuals on those different viewpoints
False
According to "From Diversity to Pluralism."tolerance is the pathway to engaging with one another's religious standpoints
False
According to "The Civic Relevance of Interfaith Cooperation for Higher Education," Patel & Meyer argue that just getting religiously diverse individuals in the same room, usually leads to resolving contentious issues
False
According to the Baha'i belief, the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh are God's only true messengers of God's truth to humanity.
False
As we learned in "Humanism as a Belief System," there is only one Humanist Manifesto, which will never be changed or updated.
False
As we learned in "Humanist History," deism, evolved when science produced findings that contradicted literal readings of the sacred scriptures of the time (Enlightenment).
False
As we learned in our study of Baha'i, revelations from God are complete at this point in time.
False
As we learned in the video, "Mormon Temples: A Conversation with a Church Leader" we learned that a Mormon "meeting house" and a temple can be used synchronously.
False
As we read in "Essentials of Humanism," The terms Humanism and Atheist are synonyms.
False
As we read in "Exploring the Essence of Spirituality.." from the ten common themes that emerged from the student's responses, Mayhew organized them into two major categories: Religious and Non-religious.
False
As we read, Judaism is perhaps best conceptualized as a triad with three points of reference: God, Moses, and the people Israel (that is, the Jewish people)
False
Baha'u'llah taught that divine revelation is a continuous and progressive process brought to humanity by Manifestations of God. Much like Jesus is to Christians, Baha'u'llah taught that all God's Manifestations are all divine (not human), including Krishna, the Buddha, Abraham, Zoroaster, Moses, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, etc.
False
Early in Ch. 3, the author states that the average US American spends 25% of their time outdoors
False
In the Introduction to The Power of Ritual, we learned that according to 2019 data Buddhists are as numerous as evangelicals and Catholics in US America.
False
In the Islamic faith, the Qu'ran says that there should always be a mediator between God and humanity to help connect the two.
False
May Day is considered the Pagan celebration of New Year?
False
Most US American Pagans are often affiliated with groups called covens or groves.
False
The founders of the Bahá'í communities of Germany, France, South Africa, South America, Hawaii, Japan, and Korea were all American Bahá'í men.
False
The word "worship" comes from the Old English weorthscipe, which means "community" or "relationship."
False
Which of the options do LDS followers believe?
God is still sending prophets to guide humankind
What questions should we ask ourselves if we are focusing on the prayer practice of Contrition?
How we've fallen short? How have I caused pain? What have I left undone? For what do I need forgiveness?
The Baha'i tradition could be categorized under which of the following orientations?
Inclusive
In the final section of Ch. 3, the author explores 4 paradigms for how we might understand our relationship with the natural world. Which of these 4 paradigms best describes the Hungarian-Israeli food teacher who encouraging adults in her class to emulate the food they would use?
Nature as our self
How many gods are revered in the Baha'i tradition?
One
What are the 5 pillars of Islam? The Declaration of Faith Obligatory prayer Compulsory giving Fasting __________
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Elizabeth's TedTalk "Interfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for all Beliefs," would be be considered a personal story or a public narrative (according to the video, "The Power of Storytelling")
Public Narrative
The Bahá'í authoritative texts single out ___ as the most vital and challenging issue facing American society.
Racism
As we learned in The Power of Ritual: Connecting to Self, there are 4 steps of the "ladder" instructions on sacred reading, Lexio Divina. They are _____, _______, ________, and ________
Reading, meditating, re-reading, contemplating
According to "The Civic Relevance of Interfaith Cooperation for Higher Education:" ___________________________ + Meaningful encounters = Transform negative attitudes / builds social cohesion
Religious literacy (appreciative knowledge)
As we learned in the readings on Islam, European rulers did what to Muslims?
Replace traditional Muslim educational, legal, and governmental institutions with Western ones
What is the term used for "sabbath" in Jewish practice that begins at sunset on Fridays and ends at sunset on Saturdays?
Shabbat