What was inconsistent about Rhett's deconstruction story?

His claim "we can't make truth claims about God" is a truth claim about God

Which of the following is NOT an appeal of postmodernism?

It gives us something bigger than ourselves to find meaning and community

Which of the following is NOT true about Deists' view on Ethics?

Jesus' ethics teachings were often discarded as barbaric

In New Age, the true self is NOT

The ego: the conscious, thinking person

Which one of the following is NOT true?

Our interpretation of special revelation is infallible

What is the ultimate ethical imperative of postmodernism?

Tolerate others' views and lifestyle

Which of the following is NOT one of the appeals of Deism?

Deist churches offer people a strong sense of community and purpose.

Why does materialism lead to skepticism?

The brain/logic is produced by evolution which is about survival not truth.

What did Nietzsche mean when he wrote that "God is dead"?

The findings of science have convinced modern people God never existed.

Which of the following is NOT one of the problems with Deism?

It relies too heavily on the resurrection of Jesus as our basis of hope.

Which of the following is NOT true about Nietzsche?

He believed that the West's rejection of God was inconsequential.

Which of the following is NOT one of the appeals of scientific materialism?

It explains key features of the universe, while religion appeals to mystery

What is a "metanarrative"?

a single, overarching interpretation of reality

"Moist robots" refers to to what belief in scientific materialism?

Humans are highly complex machines.

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1
In Hinduism, each individual is already God/divine they are simply ignorant of this fact.
True
False
2
Deism rejects which of the following?
All of the Above
General Revelation
Reason
Special Revelation
3
What was inconsistent about Rhett's deconstruction story?
He likes Christian worship music even though he doesn't believe in Jesus
His claim "we can't make truth claims about God" is a truth claim about God
He still believes in God even though he is not a Christian anymore
He is all about his career even while he says he really just wants to serve
4
Pantheism has no problem of evil.
True
False
5
Who defined postmodernism as an "incredulity toward metanarratives"?
Friedrich Nietzsche
Jean-Francois Lyotard
Michel Foucault
Albert Camus
6
Which of the following is NOT an appeal of postmodernism?
It has a healthy critique of modernism, even if it's overstated
It gives us something bigger than ourselves to find meaning and community
Promises diverse but harmonious society
Recognizes we can learn from perspective of others
7
Postmodernism says that there is only one valid/true interpretation of reality.
True
False
8
Which of the following is NOT true about Deists' view on Ethics?
They thought certain ethical beliefs were "self-evident"
Jesus' ethics teachings were often discarded as barbaric
Natural law and natural rights were core concepts for their ethics
Ethics are determined through our rational intuitions
9
Which of the following are features of our universe that materialism can't explain well?
Consciousness
All of the above
The spontaneous generation of life on the earth
the Fine-tuning of the universe
10
Every worldview that has arisen in the West since nihilism (late 19th century) has had the goal of managing what?
Low birth rates
Modern industrialization
The problem of evil
Meaninglessness
11
Postmodernism conflates your perspective with "the truth."
True
False
12
Jean-Paul Sartre wrote...
"Existence precedes essence"
"Essence equals existence."
"Existence presupposes essence."
"Essence precedes existence."
13
What is the telos, or the end goal, of a human?
non-existence
become one with the universe
becoming a new little Christ
be a good, moral person
14
Who came up with the idea of "the Absurd"?
Adolf Hitler
Mr. Quin
Albert Camus
Jean-Paul Sartre
15
Which thinker came up with the idea of "the will to power"?
Friedrich Nietzsche
Michel Foucault
Wiz Khalifa
Ludwig Wittgenstein
16
The restoration of the world will not begin until Christ returns.
True
False
17
The "post" prefix in postmodernism implies...
a new kind of modernism
A critique of modernism
that postmodernism comes before modernism
A positive evaluation of modernism
18
In New Age, the true self is NOT
Divine
The ego: the conscious, thinking person
one with everything
an expression of the universal divine consciousness
19
Postmodernism says that humans define themselves by...
Language
Biological reality
Their relationships to other people
The Bible
20
Which one of the following is NOT true?
General and Special Revelation are ultimately in harmony with one another
Special revelation is clearer/fuller than General revelation
At times, general revelation helps us better interpret special revelation
Our interpretation of special revelation is infallible
21
The Bible teaches that all people, without exception, are image-bearers of God.
False
True
22
What's wrong with the New Age belief about Christ-consciousness?
"Christ" means "Messiah" in Scripture, not "God-awareness"
It turns Christianity into a totally different religion
All of the above
It means that Jesus was NOT uniquely divine
23
What is the ultimate ethical imperative of postmodernism?
Philanthropy (giving to charity)
Tolerate others' views and lifestyle
Conformity to societal norms
Opposing all religions
24
Since the world has been ruined by sin, God is only concerned to save individuals, not the rest of creation.
True
False
25
Which of the following is NOT one of the appeals of Deism?
Deism promises progress through science and reason.
Deism makes very little demands beyond be nice to other people.
Deist churches offer people a strong sense of community and purpose.
Deism does not ask you to accept things you don't understand.
26
Why does materialism lead to skepticism?
You can't believe in objective truth if you don't believe in the Bible.
All of the above.
Rejecting God increases the likelihood of demon possession
The brain/logic is produced by evolution which is about survival not truth.
27
The mismatch between the meaningless of the world and our desire for meaning is called..
The Absurd
Anxiety
The Absolute
Anguish
28
What is the purpose of life in Postmodernism?
Care for the poor!
Live your truth!
Seek the truth!
Uphold tradition!
29
What did Nietzsche mean when he wrote that "God is dead"?
The findings of science have convinced modern people God never existed.
God exists but he allows so much suffering in the world
Jesus was killed and he never rose from the dead.
God exists but he is "dead" in that Nietzsche doesn't follow him
30
Which of the following is NOT one of the problems with Deism?
It turns God into a cosmic cop or distant landlord.
It offers no grace for those who feel they have sinned too much.
It relies too heavily on the resurrection of Jesus as our basis of hope.
It's illogical, bc it claims God can't break the laws of nature.
31
Which of the following is NOT true about Nietzsche?
He demonstrated the radical implications of atheism/materialism
He wrote that "God is dead"
His writings convinced many that the world has no objective value/meaning.
He believed that the West's rejection of God was inconsequential.
32
Who argued that we should rebel against the absurdity of life in The Myth of Sysiphus?
Sartre
Heidegger
de Beauvoir
Camus
33
Which attribute refers to God's control/supervision of all events?
Zeal
Uptight
Sovereign
Good
34
What does "existence precedes essence" mean?
We must define ourselves by our actions.
We were not made according to some ideal conception of human nature.
All of the above.
There is ultimately no right or wrong way to be human.
35
Some of the higher animals (the great apes, elephants, dolphins) are also made in God's image.
False
True
36
There is no one definition of Hinduism. Beliefs and practices of Hindus vary widely.
False
True
37
What was true about the Enlightenment period?
Offered universal truths of science that would continually improve society
it was the period of slavery, Western colonialism, 2 world wars, etc.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
38
Hindus believe that you are born a Hindu, you don't become one through conversion.
True
False
39
Your account of reality doesn't change or affect the way you understand what it means to "harm" another person.
True
False
40
Scientific materialism believes that there is a naturalistic, scientific explanation for everything.
False
True
41
In Christianity, sin is only about behavior. Thoughts and desires cannot be sinful.
True
False
42
Most people today that reject a Christian understanding of God are atheists.
True
False
43
Which of the following is NOT one of the appeals of scientific materialism?
Since it only believes in this life, we can focus on this world's problems
There is no fear of hell/final judgment
You can define right and wrong the way you want to
It explains key features of the universe, while religion appeals to mystery
44
Existentialism is intensely concerned with metaphysical questions.
False
True
45
Which of the following characteristics of God is heavily emphasized in Islam?
patience
grace
sovereignty
love
46
In Christianity, ethics are ultimately grounded in...
God's moral nature
the dictates of reason
the findings of science
the commands of Scripture
47
Scientific materialists generally accept their life is meaningless since there is no objective purpose for the universe.
False
True
48
What is a "metanarrative"?
a fictional account of reality
a single, overarching interpretation of reality
a widely-believed myth
a spoken or written account of connected events
49
"Moist robots" refers to to what belief in scientific materialism?
That AI will one day be water-based.
Humans are highly complex machines.
Humans are made up of 70% water.
AI will one day be capable of real tears.
50
Postmodernism focuses heavily on the way _______________ influences our perception of reality.
Governments
Language
The Bible
Science
51
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the 'Dark Side of New Age'?
Promotion of racist ideologies
Engagement with occult practices
Use of concsciousness-altering substances
Susceptible to demonic influence
52
Which of the following is NOT a core belief of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD)?
Good people go to heaven when they die.
God only needs to be involved when you have a problem.
The central goal is to become more like Christ.
God created the world and watches over the world and humans.
53
Hindu ideas have been present in Western culture since...
the late Medieval period
the late 1800s
the birth of Christianity
the 1990s
54
Who is an existentialist? (select two)
Jean-Paul Sartre
Donald Trump
Albert Camus
Thomas Paine
55
What does Christ use to transform us?
His Word
His Body
His Spirit
All of the above
56
Christians believe that they truth only comes from "Christian" sources, like the Bible and church leaders.
True
False
57
Nihilism and Scientific Materialism have a very different understanding of metaphysics.
True
False
58
Moral relativism asserts that moral truths are:
Absolute and universal
Determined by divine authority
Dependent on cultural or individual perspectives
Based on logical reasoning
59
Which is NOT true about the scientific materialist view of ethics?
Some scientific materialists believe that ethics is subjective.
Ethics is invented by human beings
Right and wrong is determined by how humans feel about certain actions
Moral norms are delivered to us by God
60
Which is true about postmodernism's view of epistemology?
The subjective experiencer has direct access to the world through science
The subject has direct access to reality through spiritual experiences
The subjective experiencer never directly encounters the objective world
The subjective experiencer is always directly oberving the world
61
What is True about the New Age understanding of Christ-consciousness?
Christ is the historical person, Jesus was a myth
Jesus and Christ are just different names for the same person
Only Jesus possessed Christ-consciousness
Christ-consciousness is another way of talking about God-consciousness
62
What is NOT an example in our culture of how humans define themselves by their language?
Gender pronoun usage.
The debate about the efficacy of tariffs in increasing manufacturing jobs
The use of politically correct language to describe ethnic groups.
Debates about what it means to be a man or a woman.
63
"the set of necessary characteristics that make a thing what it is."
The Absurd
Authenticity
Essence
Existence
64
Christianity has a...
a neutral view of humanity
a low view of humanity
both a high view and a low view of humanity
high view of humanity
65
Conforming to a pattern/ideal given by your family, society, tradition, religion, etc. is called...
Subjectivity
Absurd
Karma
Bad Faith
66
One of the problems with New Age is that it can lead to...
nepotism
nihilism
narcissism
nationalism
67
What does Jesus say to seek first (Matt. 6:33)?
Happiness
His Kingdom
True Love
Inner Peace
68
To the fact that life has no meaning, existentialism says...
"I know"
"I don't care"
"I will make my own"
None of the above
69
Which of the following is NOT true about the Quran, according to Islamic teaching?
Many deeds and sayings of Muhammad are found in the Quran
It is the literal Word of God
it was revealed throughout Muhammad's life
it was given to Muhammad through Gabriel
70
Like Christians, deists believe that humans have rationality, morality and freedom.
False
True
71
Hinduism posits the existence of...
Three gods
Hundreds of gods
No gods
Hundreds of millions of gods
72
Islam denies that God has any "associates", i.e. no other being is to be associated with him as a partner, equal, etc.
False
True
73
What is NOT true about hell?
It's the consequence of choosing independence from God
It's being separated from God forever.
The New Testament rarely speaks about it.
It's for those who don't want the purpose for which God made them.
74
What is NOT true about the final state of Christians?
We will live in resurrected bodies.
It will be on this earth, restored to what God intended it to be.
We will live as perfected spirits away from this awful earth.
God will make sure you get there. You are secure if you trust in Christ.
75
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 ways that salvation can be attained in Hinduism?
way of faith
way of knowledge
way of devotion
way of good deeds
76
Postmodernism says that even our bodies do NOT tell us what we are.
True
False
77
What does C.S. Lewis call this world in Mere Christianity?
going to hell in a handbasket
our trial period
unredeemable
enemy-occupied territory
78
Postmodernism saw modernist's claims of "universal/objective" truths as...
All of the above
just a cover for attempts to control and gain power
Needing further scientific and rational support
Legitimate and well justified
79
Existentialism says we should NOT restrict other people's freedom to choose for themselves what they should be.
True
False
80
Christians believe in fatalism.
False
True
81
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways we resemble God?
Rationality
Physicality
Morality
Freedom
82
Unlike Christianity, Deism holds that God regularly intervenes in the lives of individuals.
True
False
83
Why is believing in the fall actually encouraging?
It tells us that the world is only getting better.
It tells us the world is hopelessly bad.
It tells us the world is not as bad as it could be.
It tells us that the world was originally good.
84
Scripture teaches all Christians are destined to become like the resurrected Christ.
False
True
85
What is the ultimate way that one knows the core truths of Hindu philosophy?
Mystical experiences, through practices like meditation
Reading the Hindu Scriptures
Extensive philosophical contemplation
Scientific experimentation and study
86
The caste system is NOT rigid. One can move relatively easily from one caste to another during their lifetime.
True
False
87
Which of the following was NOT one of the three causes of Enlightenment?
Protestant Reformation
American Revolution
Scientific Revolution
Religious Conflict
88
What is the definition of fatalism?
A generally pessimistic outlook on life.
The belief that everything will die one day.
The belief that all events are fixed and we can't change the outcome.
The belief that God does not know the future; we make our own fate
89
What is the correct description of ultimate reality according to New Age philosophy?
God is distinct from the world
Personal rather than impersonal
Often described as King of Heaven
None of the above
90
In traditional religious pantheism, what is NOT true about heaven (i.e. their concept of ultimate salvation)?
it amounts to a kind of 'personal annihilation'
it's about transcending the ego
it's about the elimination of our desires
it's about the satisfaction of our deepest desires
91
Which idea was key in many humanitarian social movements in Western culture?
The Fallenness of Humanity
Utilitarian Ethics
The Rationality of Man
The Image of God
92
Christianity teaches that all moral claims are subjective.
False
True
93
Which of the following is NOT a way that New Age characterizes our purpose in life?
Awaken to your true nature
attain "higher consciousness"
Submit to God, and you will go to paradise
spiritual evolution
94
Why did Terence McKenna say that even Modern Scientists must believe in at least one miracle?
Every modern scientist was born, and human birth is a kind of miracle.
When the 1980 US hockey team beat Russia, it was a miracle.
They accept the universe came into being from nothing, which is a miracle.
The fact that humans discovered the scientific method is a miracle.
95
Which of the following is NOT a problem with Islam?
You can never know if you have been good enough to get to heaven
Unclear ethical expectations and complex doctrine of God
It's easily susceptible to extremism and violence
disturbing stories about Muhammad in the Hadith
96
Which of these refer to the soul/self?
Atman
Brahman
97
"Dharma" is something that each individual gets to determine for themselves.
False
True
98
What is NOT included in what it means to be made in God's image? (choose 2)
Humans Represent God
Humans Replace God
Humans Rebel Against God
Humans Resemble God
99
Which of the following is NOT one of the problems with postmodernism?
Its skepticism does not go far enough
It increases societal conflict
It divides people and isolates them from one another
It is self-referentially false
100
Ethics in Islam is determined by...
God's commands
God's moral nature
The principle of love
Reason
101
Hindus generally perceive Samsara as a positive thing to be enjoyed forever rather than as a burden to escape.
False
True
102
Sartre believes that we are determined creatures.
False
True
103
What keeps us from encountering the objective world?
Neither A nor B
Socio-historical context
Language
Both A and B
104
If you want to see most clearly and fully what God is like and what his plans are for humanity, listen to...
Jesus
Philosophical reasoning
The Old Testament Law
Scientific knowledge of nature
105
Which of the following is NOT an appeal of Islam?
Clear ethical demands
Provides strong assurance of eternal salvation
Strong, simple monotheistic ideology
Historical claims to being objectively true
106
Nihilism is consistent __________________.
Deism
Naturalism
Theism
Pantheism
107
Which of the following is NOT an appeal of New Age/Pantheism?
It has an established structure of duties shared by all new age adherents
Reincarnation means you have many chances to reach enlightenment
New age focuses on self-improvement and it's self-directed
You can be spiritual but not religious
108
Nihilism says that life has no meaning because...
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The universe, which we are a part of, has no purpose, so we have no purpose
Nothing we do will change the ultimate outcome of anything.
109
Nihilism rejects the idea of a unified self that persists throughout your life.
False
True
110
The Trinity means that there are...
1 person, 3 ages
3 natures, 1 person
1 nature, 3 modes
3 persons, 1 nature
111
Why was the Protestant Reformation important in bringing about the Enlightenment?
It questioned Trinitarianism, which later Deists would renounce
It asserted the superiority of the Scientific method over Scripture
It challenged the long-standing authority of the Catholic church
It championed Sola Scriptura, a core principle of the Enlightenment
112
In Christian Theism, God is understood to be personal (he thinks, acts, feels)
True
False
113
Which of the following is NOT true of the Hindu view on salvation?
Salvation is a gracious gift of God
It's essentially about losing your individuality by merging with Brahman
You achieve salvation through your own religious activity.
Referred to as "Moksha"
114
What is NOT true about Nietzsche's view on ethics?
He rejected the idea of human equality.
He believed ethics were subjective, but still liked Christian morality
Nietzsche called Christianity a slave morality.
He said there were no objective moral truths.
115
Postmodernism says that trying to get others to live by your standards is...
a waste of time because you can't change other people's mind
an act of oppression
commendable
the purpose of life
116
Which of the following best describes God's relationship to humans?
Father
King/Lord
Friend
All of the above
117
What is NOT true about the Muslim understanding of the Old and New Testaments?
Jesus is considered a great prophet
The OT and NT are equal in authority to the Quran.
The prophets of the Old and New Testament are accepted by Muslims
The Old and New Testaments have been corrupted
118
Which thinker explored the way in which power and knowledge are intricately intertwined?
Michel Foucault
Benjamin Franklin
Friedrich Nietzsche
Ludwig Wittgenstein
119
Athough deists reject the story of Adam and Eve in the garden, they still believe humanity has a corrupt moral nature.
True
False
120
Which thinker came up with the idea that language is not a "picture" of reality but a "tool"?
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Friedrich Nietzsche
Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson
Michel Foucault
121
pick the answer that best describes existentialist philosophy?
Questions the realiy of subjective experience
Prioritizes subjective over objective
Prioritizes objective over subjective
Denies the existence of objective reality
122
Which of the following is a problem with Scientific Materialism?
No scientific materialists believe in objective morality.
It logically implies that humans don't have free will.
It rejects the idea of human rights.
All of the above
123
Which is more important for Muslims?
Understanding the meaning of the Quran in your own language
Reciting the Quran in the original Arabic
124
According to New Age philosophy, humans are
one with God
sinful
purely material beings
made in God's image
125
Representing God means that...
We have been appointed to rule earth on God's behalf
We have God's essence within us
We can exploit the earth's resources because we are God over the earth
We are a part of God
126
Premodern and modern society both say that truth is...
Based on Christian Revelation
Relative and subjective
Universal and objective
Universal and relative
127
Bad things, like sin and suffering, are not a part of God's plan.
False
True
128
According to non-dualism, God and the world are...
Always in a process of change
illusory
distinct, but interdependent
One
129
The two greatest commands according to Jesus are...
Don't harm sentient life and be in harmony with nature
Don't drink, smoke or chew or date girls that do.
Go to church and read your Bible every day
Love God and love your neighbor as yourself
130
What is the practice of combining different symbols and various school of thought called?
Foundationalism
Socialism
Monolithism
Syncretism
131
In New Age thought, there is no central authority. Each adherent can choose those beliefs and practices that fit them.
True
False
132
What is NOT true about science and reason from a Christian perspective?
They are limited by the information and abilities available to us
If they conflict with the clear truth of Scripture, Scripture may be wrong
They are gifts from God and should be used to better understand the world
Science can some times help us better understand Scripture

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