On what is the Christian concept of justice grounded?

The inherent rights of each person

Why is it that everyone could be considered religious, even atheists?

Everyone has beliefs about the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.

what occurs when an argument is built upon the testimony of an individual who is not an authority on the subject at hand

inappropriate appeal to authority

What is the primary question that politics seeks to answer?

What is the best way to organize a community for its citizens?

What makes a good argument?

Arguments that are accurately drawn from true premises

Where are we able to see the imago Dei?

In ourselves and everyone around us

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1
True tolerance does not imply that no one is wrong,only that we should respect the dignity of those we think are wrong.
False
True
2
According to Psalm 24:1, the earth is the Lord’s and everything in itbelongs to God.
False
True
3
What is included in a thorough understanding of religious freedom?
The right to silence those with whom one disagrees
The right to think and believe as one pleases
A and B only
The right to openly and peacefully live out one’s beliefs without fear
4
Active euthanasia is the process by which a doctor takes terminal actionagainst a patient.
False
True
5
The goal of community renewal for the Christian is to seek thatcommunity’s shalom, its well-being and blessing.
True
False
6
Human beings are divinely created to bear the imago Dei a well-knownLatin term for the “brilliant celebrity with praise”
True
False
7
Jihad,Islam’s,legal code addresses a wide variety of subjects such asdiet, hygiene, prayer,business,crime,and punishment
False
True
8
Abortion is any medical procedure or medication thatdeliberately ends the life of an unborn human being.
False
True
9
Which of the following is true of Christianity?
Christianity focuses on the connection between what we think and do.
Christianity focuses on building religion instead of shaping culture.
Christianity focuses on avoiding the bad as well as pursing the good.
A and B only
10
Romans 12:2 says
by the renewal of your mind,that by testing youmay discern what is the will
Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed
All of the Above
of God, what is good and acceptable andperfect
11
For Christians, the upper and lower stories of reality are resolvedthrough the incarnation.
False
True
12
The word euthanasia comes from a Greek word that means “easy death.”
False
True
13
Environmentalism is a movement that seeks to protectthe environment from human beings.
True
False
14
Because it tempts us to become unfocused, isolated, and superficial, wemust assume that technology is not neutral
False
True
15
In the Christian worldview, religious freedom plays a vital role insustaining a society that enables human flourishing
True
False
16
A good argument calls into question people’s motives rather thanaddressing the points at hand.
True
False
17
On what is the Christian concept of justice grounded?
The inherent rights of each person
All of the above
The rights granted by the government
The goal of keeping order in society
18
Which of the following is a goal of good dialogue?
All of the above
To communicate truth
To help others learn
To listen well
19
Many Christians have taken the position of pacifism,holding that neither the state nor Christians should take up arms.
True
False
20
Our primary resource as God’s image bearers is not what’s in the ground; it’s what’s in our
bodies
hearts
souls
minds
21
Words create culture.
True
False
22
what occurs when an argument asserts thata proposition must be true simply because it has not been proven false
appeal to knowledge
none of the above
appeal to intelligence
appeal to ignorance
23
Which of the following terms best describes the biblical understandingof environmental issues?
Ecofeminism
Stewardship
Environmentalism
Deep ecology
24
Why is it that everyone could be considered religious, even atheists?
Everyone tries to be a good person.
All of the above
Everyone believes in God whether they are willing to admit it or not.
Everyone has beliefs about the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.
25
Jeremiah 29:4–7, God told Israel that their own shalom wouldincrease as they pursed the well being of their captors city
True
False
26
what occurs when an argument is built upon the testimony of an individual who is not an authority on the subject at hand
inappropriate appeal to authority
appropriate appeal to authority
None of the above
appeal to authority
27
Propaganda may persuade people, but it really onlymanipulates them by arranging arguments deceptively.
True
False
28
What is the primary question that politics seeks to answer?
What is the best way to organize a community for its citizens?
What is the best way to generate wealth for its citizens?
All of the above
What is the best way to promote equal economic outcome for its citizens?
29
What makes a good argument?
Arguments that attack people
None of the above
Arguments that are accurately drawn from true premises
Arguments that question people’s motives
30
Acting on their biblical beliefs, Christians in the past have secured thebasis of rights for women and children.
True
False
31
What makes a faulty argument?
Arguments that manipulate
Arguments that commit fallacies
All of the above
Arguments that coerce
32
What is involved in a biblical approach to community renewal?
To help people learn to solve their own problems
All of the above
To look for pain points in our community and find a way to help
To encourage people in a community to use their God-given gifts
33
In the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we are shownwhat it means to love our neighbor.
True
False
34
One of the keys to healing our environment is for human beings toredistribute their wealth.
True
False
35
The most important question with any technology is not “Can we?” but
none of the above
should we?
could we?
when can we?
36
According to Matthew 25:35–40, what should Christians be doing tohelp the needy?
Feeding the hungry
Clothing the naked
All of the above
Giving the thirsty something to drink
37
During the Age of Enlightenment, people began to see art as a way toescape reality.
True
False
38
We ought to care about the planet but never at the expense of what?
Animals
People
Culture
All of the above
39
What must be included to form a proper definition of marriage?
A focus on the happiness of the individuals involved
A capacity to bear and raise children in a stable environment
A and B only
A permanent, comprehensive, and exclusive union
40
What led to the sexual revolution?
Removing the link between God-given design and sexual identity
A and B only
Removing the thought that human beings have a capacity for intimacy
Removing the idea that sexual choices should be governed by morality
41
The biblical idea of stewardship prevents the extreme of
completely leaving creation alone
All of the above
brutalizing creation
None of the above
42
Living in an cyberculture accelerates both the good and the bad aspects of technology.
False
True
43
What is a grasstops movement?
It inspires everyday people to action.
It thinks big and small.
It seeks cultural change at the top of society.
All of the above
44
Where are we able to see the imago Dei?
In all of God’s creatures
In ourselves and everyone around us
In God’s creation around us
All of the above
45
the work of community renewal involves encouraging people as theylearn to steward their own gifts,opportunities,& assets
True
False
46
Justice isn’t just avoiding what’s wrong; it’s pursuing what is right.
True
False
47
We can apply biblically consistent conceptsof restorative justice by involved in
victim restitution,
youth and mental-illness advocacy
All of the above
prison reform,
48
What negative effects can we observe as the result of more informationtechnology?
It distracts us from being productive.
All of the above
It exposes us to degrading and perverse content.
It makes our communication shallow.
49
Entertainment is an activity designed to hold the attention of an audience.
False
True
50
What is the term for withholding medical treatment from a patient withthe intent of causing death?
All of the above
Passive euthanasia
Intended euthanasia
Active euthanasia
51
what have Christians historically seen asa balanced view of how a statemay engage in war in the most humane way possible
Pacifism
All of the above
Preventative War
Just War
52
Not to be confused with a quarrel, an argument should be made up ofreasons that support a conclusion.
True
False
53
An argument for the biblical idea of marriage can be made fromnatural law since morality
All of the Above
can be accessed through human reason
can be seen from the natural order of creation
None of the above
54
In Colossians 8:2 Paul warned his audience not to be taken captive bythe philosophies of the day.
False
True
55
to ensure that people are treated justly,society is orderly,& that leaders do what they are supposed too, __ Christians
must be involved in politics
Overthrow the government
take the law into their own hands
None of the above
56
When addressing poverty, where should Christians start?
Locally
All of the Above
Nationally
Globally
57
Technology is usually passive in the formation of our worldviews.
False
True
58
What is the idea that the value of human life is measured bywhether or not people are able to meet certain requirements
The utilitarian view of human life
The performance view of human life
All of the above
The endowment view of human life
59
Which of the following is true of pornography?
It literally means “the writings of a harlot.”
All of the Above
its from the greekword porneia used in NewTestement to say sexualimmorality
It refers to any written material intended to elicit lustful desires.
60
In the twentieth century, more people died at the hand their owngovernments than in fighting wars.
False
True
61
Which of the following verses calls Christians to care for widows andorphans?
Luke 10:25–37
Romans 12:2
Colossians 2:8
James 1:27
62
Why does government have a vested interest in promoting a traditionalview of marriage?
Marriage has a uniquely stabilizing effect on society.
Marriage makes the government’s job easier.
Marriage can sustain civilization over time.
All of the above
63
How have Christians positively impacted culture?
They helped advance human rights.
All of the above
They shaped the arts.
They built the foundation for modern science.
64
Sexual purity is the condition of being free from sexual urges.
True
False
65
who was Jesus refering to in Luke4:18 when he said he hadbeen anointed to preach the good news and set the captives free
Physical captives
A and B only
Spiritual captives
Religious leaders
66
What question should a Christian ask when deciding how and where toengage culture?
What is disagreeable in our culture that we can stop?
What is broken in our culture that we can restore?
What is popular in our culture that we can imitate?
All of the above
67
Of all the ways in which the Bible calls for poverty to be treated, what is never mentioned?
A and B only
Creating opportunity
Giving to the needy
Government redistribution
68
What tends to happen with technology in non-Christian cultures?
The people have more access to technology.
The elites use technology for their own benefit.
Technology doesn’t advance as quickly.
All of the above
69
While technology has brought us more ___________it has not necessarily brought us more wisdom, which should be our goal
comfort
All of the Above
safety
knowledge
70
What should we examine in order to understand culture?
Its moods, styles, and ethos
Its benefits, pitfalls, and competition
A and B only
Its artifacts, institutions, and meta-beliefs
71
Which of the following verses call Christians to love both God and ourneighbor?
Luke 4:18
None of the above
Luke 10:25–37
Romans 12:2
72
Religious freedom secures other liberties and, by checking the powersof the state, enables human flourishing.
False
True
73
What is implied in the Bible’s use of the Hebrew word tzedek?
Hoping for what is best
A and B only
Seeking to do what is right
Avoiding doing what is wrong
74
What is included in a Christian approach toward poverty?
Leveling income across economic classes
Trying to cure poverty
Caring for the poor
A and B
75
Which of the following Christian ideas has influenced modern politics?
The idea that government is evil has led to anarchy.
The idea that humans are made in God’s image has led to more equality.
A and B only
The idea of original sin has led to limited government.
76
The Clapham Sect, allied with William Wilberforce, led British efforts toend poverty and restore decency to society.
True
False
77
Attention is one of our most valuable currencies.
False
True
78
Which of the following questions can be answered by technology?
Should we live as long as possible?
Is it ever okay to prolong someone’s life?
Is it every okay to end someone’s life?
None of the above
79
Which of the following is true about amusement?
It can make us restless.
It can enslave our affections.
We can become addicted to it.
All of the above
80
What term is used to describe a properly formed argument?
Valid
Cogent
All of the above
Sound
81
inherent-rights view of justice says that government grantspermanent rights of life,liberty,and the pursuit of happiness
True
False
82
When engaging culture, how do we know that we are getting too close?
If we are comfortable not having the accountability of others
If we are not as bothered by sinful behavior as we once were
All of the above
If we find ourselves making excuses about how close we are
83
Secularists tend to believe that economic resources are infinite.
True
False
84
New Spiritualists believe this world’s problems come from the richexploiting the poor.
False
True
85
A endowment view of human life states its better for us nottoexist if those around us have more to lose than we can gain
False
True
86
Environmental extremists think it would be best for the environment ifhuman beings disappeared.
True
False
87
What have studies shown about those who regularly view pornography?
It causes the brain to become as dependent as with addictive drugs.
A and B only
It reduces brain activity in areas related to motivation.
Its consequences rarely have an effect beyond a personal level.
88
What happened to people’s concept of the world during the Age ofEnlightenment?
People saw the connection between our feelings and facts.
People seetheworld asa twostorybuilding divided between factsandpreferences
People saw art as a way to deepen their concept of reality.
None of the above
89
The Bible calls for treating poverty by feeding & clothing the needy & allowing the poor the redistribution of income
True
False
90
Culture is the culmination of human communication andwillful activity in a particular civilization.
True
False
91
If we are not careful, fallacies, or mistakes in reasoning,will render our arguments weak and ineffective.
True
False
92
We all ought to be _______________ in order tounderstand our culture and find ways to breathe life into it.
cultural interpreters
cultural rejectors
cultural embracers
cultural anthropologists
93
We must learn to discern the difference between__that distract us from reality and__that enable us to be attentive to it
none of tha above
myths, legends
false stories, true stories
false lessons, true lessons
94
From whom do Christians encounter religious intolerance today?
Islamic governments
Marxist governments
A and B only
The Waldensians
95
The Christian worldview does not ignore culture; it transforms it.
False
True
96
Our _________ is a mental map that helps us interpretand navigate life.
worldview
Beliefs
religion
97
The sexual revolution was a 1960s Western social movement that
celebrated advances in contraception,
All of the above
encouragedsexual experimentation,
and promoted sex outside of marriage.
98
According to the right-ordering view of justice, what role does government play?
Granting rights to citizens
Preserving social order
A and B only
Securing God-given rights
99
The endowment view of human life states that all human beings haveintrinsic value simply because they are human.
False
True
100
According to the Christian worldview, people matter most in creationbecause they bear the image of God
True
False

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