We are asked to study world religions with an attitude of empathy because

it allows us to accept their beliefs on their own terms

The major reason a class on world religions is distinct from other theology classes is

It explores many religious traditions, not just one

The major reason for the expansion in religious diversity in the United States is

An increase in immigration from Asia and Latin America

The Catholic Church teaches that religions that believe in one God

share a fundamental belief called monotheism

It is difficult to define religion because

There are so many definitions scholars cannot decide on one

The only reason that is not a valid one for studying the world's religions is

To learn how to win religious arguments

The term religion traditionally means

To bind oneself to God or to something else beyond

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1
When the Catholic Church talks about evangelization, it means
ignoring all religious differences
Witnessing to one's faith
insisting that everyone should be Catholic
pretending that all religions are equally valid
2
Two of the common elements seen in every religious tradition are
scripture verses that must be said daily
extensive training for priesthood or ministry
beliefs and practices
prayer postures and sacred space
3
We are asked to study world religions with an attitude of empathy because
empathy is better than sympathy
none of the above
Jesus demonstrated empathy
it allows us to accept their beliefs on their own terms
4
The major reason a class on world religions is distinct from other theology classes is
it deals only with facts and not beliefs
It explores many religious traditions, not just one
it does not include Christianity
none of the above
5
What is a myth?
A legend
Points to spiritual truth
A true story
A false story
6
The major reason for the expansion in religious diversity in the United States is
An increase in immigration from Asia and Latin America
the U.S. Constitution was revised
A decrease in Christianity
A growing interest in religion
7
The Catholic Church teaches that religions that believe in one God
are true and holy while others are not
are the true religions
share a fundamental belief called monotheism
are superior while others are inferior
8
It is difficult to define religion because
None of the above
Every religion has its own definition
There are so many definitions scholars cannot decide on one
the word cannot be found in the Bible
9
The only reason that is not a valid one for studying the world's religions is
to gain a better understanding of your own faith
To learn how to win religious arguments
to discover what is universal among all the world's cultures
to gain a better understanding of the present world
10
What is an example of beliefs and practices in world religions?
Apostles Creed
All of the above
Four Noble Truths
Sh'ma
11
What is an example of sacred places and sacred spaces in world religions?
Church
All of the above
Mount Fuji
Ganges River
12
Which is an example of sacred stories and sacred scriptures?
Bible
All of the above
Koran
Torah
13
What is an example of Sacred Time in world religions?
Sunday
All of the above
Tanakh
Shahadah
14
The term religion traditionally means
To search for God
To pray constantly
To bind oneself to God or to something else beyond
To be a peacemaker

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