What best describes a skeptic?

Someone who asks for evidence before believing

Why do some people question their faith?

Because they seek deeper meaning

What is a major flaw in scientism?

It ignores the limits of science

Why is it important to question what we believe?

To deepen understanding and grow intellectually

What is “scientism”?

Belief that only science can explain reality

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1
What best describes a skeptic?
Someone who asks for evidence before believing
Someone who believes everything they hear
Someone who never changes their mind
Someone who avoids science
2
Which of the following is a belief scientism would likely reject?
Belief in good and evil
The chemical makeup of water
The laws of motion
The theory of evolution
3
Why do some people question their faith?
Because they want to be rebellious
Because they lack intelligence
Because it’s trendy
Because they seek deeper meaning
4
What is the root meaning of the word “skeptic”?
To accept everything
To believe without question
To follow blindly
To inquire or doubt
5
What is a major flaw in scientism?
It’s not popular anymore
It supports conspiracy theories
It believes in magic
It ignores the limits of science
6
The Uncertainty Principle applies to which area of science?
Chemistry
Biology
Quantum physics
Astrology
7
Why is it important to question what we believe?
To make others uncomfortable
To win arguments
To deepen understanding and grow intellectually
To avoid responsibility
8
What is “scientism”?
The combination of science and religion
A love of science fiction
A spiritual scientific movement
Belief that only science can explain reality
9
What things lie beyond the limits of science?
Weather and nature
Numbers and equations
Values, purposes, and meanings
Atoms and particles
10
What does a skeptic usually want before believing something?
A STORY
A GOOD FEELING
PROOF OF EVIDENCE
A FRIENDS OPINION
11
Which of the following is NOT something people are usually skeptical of?
GRAVITY
UFO'S
BIGFOOT
THE BURMUDA TRIANGLE
12
Which life event may cause someone to doubt their beliefs?
Experiencing a personal loss
Getting a job promotion
Traveling to a new country
Winning the lottery

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