RELIGION AND NON RELIGION

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an expression of the religious dimension in human history?

Accepted Answer

Materialism

Question 2

How does religion affects people's lives?

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all of the above.

Question 3

Religion affects people's lives - intellectually, emotionally and ethically. This links to...

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religion providing meaning and purpose for the individual.

Question 4

On which of the following are an animist and an atheist most likely to have similar views?

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Respect for the environment

Question 5

The religious dimension can enable social cohesion by

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providing meaning and purpose

Question 6

Central motives leading people to be attracted to new religious expressions and spiritualities are

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personal fulfilment, ethical guidelines & clarifying r/ship with society

Question 7

Religious and non-religious worldviews share the following:

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the search for meaning in life and death

Question 8

"There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life". Which best expresses the slogan's message?

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Upon dying there is no judgment

Question 9

Monotheism involves the worship of...

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one God.

Question 10

Social cohesion relates to members of society being ...

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willing to unite in creating a harmonious community

Question 11

Humanists understand that

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reason and humanity are the source for living

Question 12

"There's probably no God. Now stop worrying & enjoy your life". Which of the following beliefs does the slogan reflect?

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Atheism

Question 13

Identify an example of the significance of religion for social cohesion

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all of the above

Question 14

Animism is the belief that spirits...

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inhabit all objects influencing people and natural events.

Question 15

From the 1800s, personal fulfilment was emphasised in religion. This links to...

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religion providing meaning and purpose for the individual.

Question 16

New religious expressions have appealed to people who aspire to greater

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ethical guidelines and greater clarity in their relationship in society

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the increasing popularity of new expressions of religion and spirituality?

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the seeking of personal fulfilment

Question 18

The religious dimension has been a significant influence for social transformation. Identify an example of this.

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Saint Vincent de Paul

Question 19

Animism best describes the idea of...

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nature revealing the divine or gods.

Question 20

The religious dimension in human history provides

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meaning and purpose for individuals

Question 21

God is a spirit force active in the lives of believers from Creation to today and in the future. This is indicative of..

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monotheism

Question 22

Of the following, what would most likely to cause growth in a number of new religious traditions and spiritualities

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a disenchantment with ecological issues

Question 23

How would a humanist describe the importance of social responsibility?

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It is a life priority which should be shared by religious and non religious

Question 24

Which of the following best identifies the place of religious dimenson throughout human history?

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religion can be a means of solidarity

Question 25

Polytheism involves the worship of...

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many gods.

Question 26

Sam, an atheist, is engaged to Kim, a theist. On which of the following are they most likely to have different views?

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The inclusion of prayers in the wedding ceremony

Question 27

A typical development that has contributed to the rise in practice of new expressions of religion and spirituality is..

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a life focused on material possessions

Question 28

Which is an example of a non-religious worldview responding to the need for social responsibility?

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Greenpeace

Question 29

What factors have led to disenchantment with traditional religious practice and growth to new religious expressions?

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Complex social and cultural issues

Question 30

An example of a polytheistic religions is...

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Romans, Ancient Greeks and Hinduism

Question 31

Which is the following statements is most correct?

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Atheism is the absence of belief in the existence of God

Question 32

An accurate example of Animism includes...

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Aboriginal Spirituality

Question 33

EGYPT - INDIA - POLAND - THAILAND. In how many of these countries does the majority of people adhere to 1 religion trad.

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4

Question 34

The growth of ecological awareness had gradually led to a rise in which of the following...

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New religious expressions

Question 35

Which of the following lists the global membership from the smallest to the largest numbers of adherents?

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Buddhism,, Hiunduism, Islam

Question 36

Which of the following has the largest Hindu population?

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India

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