World Religions Module 7
Based on what you have learned, which of these individuals would be most likely to join a cult?
A newly divorced man or woman
Considering the Theological Bullseye, what can you cling to when you feel lost or confused about Christianity?
Absolutes
When Pilate was given the choice to release Jesus, who was he given as the other choice to release?
Barabbas
The following statement represents which of the key characteristics of a cult? "Our god spoke to me and has commanded you to steal a sheep from the neighboring farm and offer it as a sacrifice."
Breaking moral laws from "above"
What area of the United States has the majority of cult members?
California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona
According to Jehovah's Witnesses, is inferior to God the Father.
Christ
Which of these choices is a key difference between what is believed by Jehovah's Witnesses and what is believed by Christians?
Christ was created by God.
Which religion would agree that doing good deeds and showing love is the way of salvation?
Christian Science
What is discouraged by cult members?
Contacting family members
Which of the following choices is NOT considered an alternate label for a cult?
Convergent Religious Movement
Read the following paragraph, then choose which category this group belongs in. An organized group calls themselves "Organic Radicals" because they only consume what is organic for physical, emotional, and spiritual purity. They have regular weekly meetings, protests, and rallies. They often recruit others by discussing their commitment to organic fruits and vegetables and showing hostility to businesses that do not conform to serving only organic food. To maintain membership, each person must appear at one meeting a month and attend one rally per month.
Cult
Which of the following choices is a perception of a cult and may not be completely true?
Cults are made up of extremists.
Stealing, dishonoring one's parents, or murdering would be a violation of which of the following?
Directives
Of the following choices, who is the founder of Christian Science?
Mary Baker Eddy
Which of the following best describes Mormonism?
Polytheistic
What type of knowledge do cults often say they have that others do not?
Secret
is the condition of cult victims who feel a sense of protectiveness over their leaders or recruiters.
Stockholm Syndrome
How are outsiders viewed by members inside a cult?
They are ignorant and unholy.
What is the primary reason that cults form?
To satisfy a spiritual need or void
What mentality is often observed among cult leaders?
Us versus them
If a Christian, a true believer of Jesus, enters into a cult even for a season, can they still enter heaven?
Yes
How did the Book of Mormon enter into existence? Please answer in complete sentences using correct grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.
Your Answer: The Book of Mormon came into existence because Joseph Smith claimed to have had an angel deliver gold plates to him with texts that only he could decipher. He also wrote his inspired version of the Bible and some of his testimony.
By the Mormon standard, one does not enter heaven until they have been .
approved by Joseph Smith
A following or group that supersedes the need for obedience to the Lord is called a(n) .
cult
Though healing is Scriptural, illness and death are seen as a(n) by Christian Science.
illusion
What separates church denominations would be classified as .
non-directives
In a cult, the promise to have a need fulfilled due to situational distress or life-long trials would be delivered by a/the .
recruiter
Complete the sentence below by choosing the best answer. For Christians, joining a cult or giving a cult merit would suggest a belief that .
that Jesus is not enough to receive salvation.
According to Mormonism, the Book of Mormon is the needed for a charge to be confirmed.
third witness
A disproportionate amount of people who join cults are .
younger middle class females
