Which of the following is true of the philosophy of religion?
The philosophy of religion uses qualitative methods in its study of religion.
The
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The philosophy of religion explains why God exists.
The philosophy of religion seeks to assess the truth of religious belief.
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Philosophy of Religion 2
Which of the following statements is true of the sociological approach to studying religion?
The sociology of religion uses a phenomenological approach.
The sociology of religion asks questions about the existence of God.
The sociology of religion uses both quantitative and qualitative methods.
The sociology of religion aims to assess the truth or falsity of religion.
CONCEPT
Sociology of Religion 3
Which is true of the historical approach to studying religion?
It has always had a global outlook.
It can be taken up by believers and non-believers alike.
It is difficult to use, as little changes in religion over time.
Only religious people care about it.
CONCEPT
Historical Approaches 4
Which religion might state that we should care for the environment because the earth is like a mother to us all?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
CONCEPT
The Environment 5
Which of the following is true of mysticism within a primal religion?
Mysticism may include the feeling of emptiness.
Mysticism includes the reading of sacred texts.
Mysticism includes the experience of “no-self.”
Mysticism may include drumming and drug-induced states.
CONCEPT
Mysticism 6
Choose which best describes a Buddhist perspective on the afterlife.
One may achieve nirvana and end the cycle of rebirth.
One dies and returns to the earth.
One may be united with Buddha.
One may achieve moksha.
CONCEPT
Death and Eternity 7
Hinduism could best be described as a henotheistic religion, which means that:
the universe is part of God, but God is more than just the universe.
no one knows exactly how many gods there are in the tradition.
one god is venerated while others are recognized as either actual or potential deities.
God's main concern is the pursuit of pleasure, also known as hedonism.
CONCEPT
Polytheism & Henotheism 8
Which of the following religions typically has a connection to vegetarianism?
Judaism
Islam
Taoism
Hinduism
CONCEPT
Religion and Food 9
Which of the following describes usury?
Lending money in order to collect interest on the loan
A fair exchange of goods for services in the Jewish tradition
The Islamic practice of giving to those in need
The Buddhist practice of viewing economics from a holistic perspective
CONCEPT
Religion and Economics 10
What is one common role that practitioners believe their rituals to fulfill?
The creation of a previously nonexistent spiritual realm
Control over nature, such that spiritual beings are no longer necessary
The retaining of chaos in the world
The maintaining of cosmic order
CONCEPT
Action 11
Many religions deal with the concept of suffering, which could most generally be defined as:
falling short of God's commands.
any form of physical discomfort.
physical, psychological, or spiritual pain.
the spiritual trials experienced in life.
CONCEPT
Suffering 12
What is a pilgrimage?
A sacred journey that may be completed physically by seeking out a particular place, or a metaphorical journey.
Any communal action, usually repeated in a near identical fashion on regular occasions.
The voluntary denial, for religious purposes, of everything but the basic necessities to sustain the body.
The primary shrine or altar that becomes a site of reverence in a religious tradition.
CONCEPT
Pilgrimages 13
Which of the following is true of the Buddhist view of sin?
Sin will be judged by God on Judgment Day.
Negative mental states are the root of sin.
Sin damages the relationship between God and humanity.
Sin is transgression of divine law.
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