what does the new age worldview and scientific naturalism share in common?

both view ignorance as the barrier to salvation, both seek enlightenment

which one is more true about worldviews?

we are often unaware of how they shape our life and ideas

according to romans 1, why is paul "not ashamed" of the gospel?

it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes

what effect does the 'message of the Cross' have on those who are being saved (hint: 1 Corin. 1)?

it is God's power for those who are being saved

Which of the following do W/S identify as the truth in individualism (positive aspect)?

individualism affirms my need to make a difference

the "materialist" worldview says...

there are no non-physical entities in the universe

CQ: Nationalists believe...

refraining from standing during the pledge is always wrong

CLASS Q: Out of the following, which is NOT a good aspect of consumerism?

it helps us grow in our relationships with others

CQ: What statement captures individualism best?

I am the center of the universe

W/S say the Christian worldview can be understood as a five part drama. What are those 5 parts?

creation, fall, covenant, incarnation, redemption

which one is the best description of what the "New Age" movement aims to do?

help individuals recognize their higher self

which of the following is a characteristic feature of modernity?

empirical observation and scientific discovery

which of the following do W/S identify as a positive aspect of moral relativism?

it compels us to be more reflective of ethical principles and methods

which statement best expresses in what way the new age movement is "eclectic"?

there is no unifying doctrines or practices

W/S point out that the Christian worldview is...

a story about God's interaction with his creation

for the scientific naturalist, what drives the reconfiguration of the universe and why is it problematic?

the laws of nature, this is problematic bc laws are not material substances

CQ: when someone kills another person they...

violate that person's natural rights

which of the following do W/S identify as a problem with individualism (negative)?

individualism has a flawed view of freedom

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1
the new age perspective sees which of the following humanity's fundamental problem in life?
evil
pain
arrogance
ignorance
2
what does the new age worldview and scientific naturalism share in common?
neither one can explain a form of reality, neither can prove their beliefs
both view ignorance as the barrier to salvation, both seek enlightenment
both believe one is necessary for the other; spirituality requires conscien
both are monotheistic; science treats reason as god and new age gives god a
3
W/s explain how the new age draws from two different "streams". What are they?
individualism and monism
dualism and pantheism
tribalism and spiritualism
panentheism and monotheism
4
what do new agers tend to think about religion?
it's too inclusive
it is man made
it's too exclusive
it is the cause of war and violence
5
for muslims, jesus is...
to not have been crucified
a prophet
all of the above
to not be God
6
which one is more true about worldviews?
they come from what we say about the world
we encounter them as intellectual systems
we are often unaware of how they shape our life and ideas
it comes from how you choose to view the world
7
what is the basic topic of 1 corinthians 13
the spiritual gifts
wisdom
love
telling the truth
8
according to romans 1, why is paul "not ashamed" of the gospel?
it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes
it gives joy
all of these options
it brings transformation now and will lead to eternal life
9
which of the following is a "stumbling block" to jews and "foolishness" to greeks?
jesus' resurrection
jesus' miracles/signs
jesus' ascension
christ crucified
10
the words "islam" and "muslim" come from a word that signifies...
peace
city
follower
submission
11
what effect does the 'message of the Cross' have on those who are being saved (hint: 1 Corin. 1)?
it inspires hope
it is proof of God's love for humanity
it is God's power for those who are being saved
12
the new age offers two closely related forms of...
monism
pantheism
henotheism
east and west
13
besides christianity, which is the only other worldview in W/S that seriously considers the universe's origin?
naturalism
consumerism
postmodernism
individualism
14
Which of the following do W/S identify as the truth in individualism (positive aspect)?
individualism affirms my need to make a difference
individualism is constructed on an accurate view of human nature
individualism acknowledges the limits of freedom and protects me from respo
individualism recognizes the strength of inherited belief systems
15
the "materialist" worldview says...
there are no non-physical entities in the universe
there is no such thing as consciousness
humans are essentially consumers of material goods
my identity is found in my material possessions
16
"Everything that exists is divine. There is no part of nature that is not God; no part of the divine is outside the univ
pantheism
panentheism
17
CQ: Nationalists believe...
America is the best country
refraining from standing during the pledge is always wrong
kamala harris is satanic
the president is God
18
which of the following is most closely associated with reductive physicalism
consumeristic materialism
individualism
scientific naturalism
cosmic humanism
19
CQ: what phrase best captures consumerism when it comes to hidden worldviews?
buying and selling goods
i own what i am
i am what i own
over indulgence
20
CLASS Q: Out of the following, which is NOT a good aspect of consumerism?
it helps us grow in our relationships with others
it promotes competition
it allows us how to determine how to use our resources
it helps give us new ideas/perspectives about certain things
21
which of the following have many thinkers identified as "the only empirically verifiable doctrine" of the Christi faith?
original sin
Christ's bodily resurrection
the incarnation
Christ's second coming
22
for muslims, "allah" is god's proper name.
true
false
23
CQ: What statement captures individualism best?
I am the center of the universe
everybody is equal
relationships with other people are most important than my wants
the group is the most important thing
24
W/S say the Christian worldview can be understood as a five part drama. What are those 5 parts?
creation, fall, covenant, incarnation, redemption
creation, abraham, sinai, kings, exile
creation, fall, flood, tower, abraham
creation, curse, covenant, cross, pentecost
25
CQ: Who wrote the book "the Law"?
Rene Descartes
basturd
Bastiat
26
new age consumers tend to "mix and match" until they find the right formula. Which of the following best reflect this?
monism
eclecticism
consolidated
esoteric
27
which one is the best description of what the "New Age" movement aims to do?
get people to understand their hidden strengths
help individuals recognize their higher self
leave behind the old age in order to usher in the new age
elevate consciousness in all living things
28
what does paul say is revealed in the gospel?
love
joy
God's righteousness
faith
29
Christianity is unique in being a faith system
true
false
30
which of the following is a characteristic feature of modernity?
rejection of deductive logic
rejection of inductive logic
multiplicity of meta-narratives
empirical observation and scientific discovery
31
salvation in islam ultimately depends on...
whether you are a man
god's mercy
how we handle original sin
whether you are good
32
Which one is a post-modern understanding of truth?
truth is real but unknowable
truth is a construct
truth is real
truth is abstract
33
"One basic motivation for this book is our conviction that the ___ in competing worldviews represents fundamental proble
hidden stories
confessional beliefs
reductionism
convictional beliefs
34
which of the following do W/S identify as a positive aspect of moral relativism?
it forces us to be more tolerant of competing ideas
it makes for practical living in day to day life
it relieves the tension caused by the problem of faith vs works
it compels us to be more reflective of ethical principles and methods
35
which statement best expresses in what way the new age movement is "eclectic"?
it is focused on energy and power
there is no unifying doctrines or practices
it is focussed on spiritual things
the movement provides a healthy critique naturalism
36
CQ: what has to do with being by yourself?
islam
moral relativism
consumerism
individualism
37
CQ: reductionist physicalism is another name for...
individualism
moral relativism
post-modernism
scientific naturalism
38
CQ: 1 Corinthians is centered around love, what are the four types of love?
brotherly, family, romantic, happy
agape, philio, eros, storge
39
W/S point out that the Christian worldview is...
a medicine for the heart
primarily a philosophical system
an ethical framework
a story about God's interaction with his creation
40
according to W/S, we cannot decide whether moral relativism is nicer than moral objectivism until we determine which one
is consistent
is biblical
promotes equality
is true
41
a worlview is best conceptualized as a..
compass
set of propositions
hourglass
a story
42
CQ: what does cosmogony mean?
how do we know?
where people get their beliefs
the origin or birth of reality
who is god
43
postmodernism says that all social structures are essentially ____ in nature.
economical
political
material
illusory
44
W/S sum up the fundamental problem: "In short, the fall involves misuse of ...
pride, especially with tools and technology
second chances
God's grace extended to humans by the spirit
the good recieved from God
45
W/S point out that , as a lived worldview, "consumerism" is sometimes referred to as ___ but don't use it w consumerism.
affluenza
materialism
gluttony
a secular religion
46
which of the following is a characteristic feature of modernity?
skepticism
a quest for universal truth
spiritual intuition and an appreciation for transcendence
the notion that all human structures are social contructs
47
for the scientific naturalist, what drives the reconfiguration of the universe and why is it problematic?
the laws of nature, this is problematic bc laws are not material substances
a force that is unexplainable, problematic because they believe all things
the natural laws of the universe, this is problematic bc the laws dont exis
a supernatural force, this is problematic bc they do not believe in such fo
48
which one generally views institutions like a church, school, corporation, as "more evil than necessary"?
both utilitarian and expressive individualism
neither utilitarian nor expressive individualism
utilitarian individualism
expressive individualism
49
seen from the perspective of the CHristian worldview, which of these is most closely associated with salvation?
sanctification
end times
incarnation
heaven
50
CQ: when someone kills another person they...
go to jail
take away that persons natural right
all of the above
violate that person's natural rights
51
which of the following do W/S identify as a problem with individualism (negative)?
individualism turns a blind eye to the suffering of others
individualism has a flawed view of freedom
individualism inverts the proper order of love
individualism cannot account for personal responsibility
52
CQ: What is bastiat's sequence of innate rights?
individuality, freedom, morality
life, liberty, property
abilities, resources, products
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
53
CQ: which worldviews main focus is on "the group"?
individualism
postmodern tribalism
scientific naturalism
54
Christianity is unique in being a faith system
false
true
55
CQ: what book does the islamic faith affirm that the Christians do not?
torah
qu'ran
tanak
bible
56
CQ: what do scientific naturalism and the new age believe is the problem in human nature that restricts goal reaching?
group identity
ignorance
spirit
individualism
57
which of the following according to W/S, is the best description of "national character"?
a permanent element of existence
eternal, stable, reliable
stable and dependable across spans of hundred if not thousands of years
not a static thing but something that changes over time
58
CQ: what does a closed system mean according to islamic theism?
only the spiritual realm is real
Allah is only present in the material world
nothing happens outside Allah's knowledge
only the material world is real
59
which one is a characteristic of pre-modern cosmogenies?
they are more concerned with material origins (i.e. matter)
they are more concerned with "meaning" (functional origins)
they generally contain a dragon as one of the key elements
they always contain a dragon as one of the key elements
60
W/S point out that the Christian worldview is NOT...
a medicine for the heart
an ethical framework
a story about God's dream for people
primarily a philosophical system
61
CQ: what worldview thinks truth is a social construct?
post modernism
islam
individualism
naturalism
62
W/s say the Christian worldview can be understood as a five part drama. What are the 5 parts?
creation, fall, covenant, incarnation, redemption
creation, abraham, sinai, kings, exile
creation, curse, covenant, cross, pentecost
call, journey, confrontation, death, resurrection
63
all of the following are books considered direct revelation from God (if they are rightly interpreted) in Islam except..
the Hadith
the gospels
the Psalms
the Torah
64
which one best fits with the augustinian theory of theodicy?
God's justice is a mystery
evil has no real existence
evil is associated with free will
evail all began with the devil
65
according to w/s which of the following best reflects the problem of reductionism
it comes too close to consumerism which defines us solely as physical being
it equate "heart" with the entire person to help us identify one important
it becoms an achilles when an insight is absolutized
it condenses a real multidimensiona person into a single aspect of his exis
66
which of the following is most closely associated with "reductive physicalism"?
gnosticism
individualism
consumeristic materialism
scientific naturalism
67
which one is not true about "heaven" according to the islamic faith?
heaven is something like a paradise or garden
heaven is something where men benefit most
heaven is something for all people
heaven is something that is a reward for the righteous
68
for thinkers influenced by the likes of descartes, which of the following best reflects what is true/real?
the authority of the Bible and/or the teachings of the church
the priest
the autonomous and rational individual
mystics

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