What enables a religion to remain dynamic and relevant to a community?

it is actively appreciated by its adherents

A religion is best described as:

A spiritual belief in an object, person, thing, or spirit of a higher power

A symbol taken from nature that becomes a spiritual emblem

Which of the following are examples of belief systems:

Monotheism, polytheism, animism, atheism

Which of the following is NOT one of Smart's 7 characteristics of religion:

A supernatural dimension, including belief in a supreme being

The Axial Era refers to:

When the world's main religions found their forms at around the same time

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Prelim: Nature of Religion & Beliefs

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1
Which of the following is an example of a religious ritual:
Breakfast
Birthday parties
Communion
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2
In what ways have religions contributed to the development and running of contemporary society?
Through providing answers to existential questions
All of the above
Through providing a sense of community and belonging for adherents
Through confronting and challenging individuals to better themselves
3
What enables a religion to remain dynamic and relevant to a community?
it is actively appreciated by its adherents
the sources of the sacred texts can be historically verified
the ethical teachings fit with dominant culture
the rituals are engaging and bring the community together
4
A religion is best described as:
A spiritual belief in an object, person, thing, or spirit of a higher power
A political structure that validates and seeks to expand cultural values
An ideological system that identifies a persons place in a social hierarchy
System of ethical principles that enable a society to function harmoniously
5
The central concept of Aboriginal spiritualities is:
the Dreaming
the role of members of the tribal unit
the food gathering process
the totem
6
What is a totem:
The central symbol of a Dreaming story
The significance of the land to Aboriginal peoples
A symbol taken from nature that becomes a spiritual emblem
The passport to the land
7
Which of the following are examples of belief systems:
Monotheism, socialism, Marxism, legalism
Monotheism, paganism, classicism, ageism
Monotheism, Sufism, Confucianism, communism
Monotheism, polytheism, animism, atheism
8
What does every Dreaming story contain?
instructions on where to find food
maps of the tribal territory
instructions on how to interact with non-Indigenous people
different layers of meaning
9
Which of the following is NOT one of Smart's 7 characteristics of religion:
A supernatural dimension, including belief in a supreme being
A practical and ritual dimension, including worship and prayers
A doctrinal and philosophical dimension, including a system of values
A material dimension, including buildings and works of art
10
The cosmology of Aboriginal life appears as:
some great theory
a code of rules, assumptions and manners
a written text available to a select few
a series of stories
11
The Axial Era refers to:
When the Semitic religions established their creation story
The establishment of Chinese philosophy
When the world's main religions found their forms at around the same time
Eastern attitude of transcending
12
Which of the following is the most transcendent worldview:
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Anglicanism

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