Which statement most closely resembles the view of an agnostic?

There might be a God, but I need evidence

Which statement most closely expresses the views of a rational humanist?

We face difficulties but we should think problems through

What is the most likely reason for a person to take this journey?

To achieve a sense of meaning in life

What sort of person would be most likely to attend this event?

One seeking new spiritual expressions

Which of the following views is a theist most likely to hold?

The source of human morality is external to the universe

Which of the following is correct?

Christianity is the largest religion in South Africa

Which of the following is a common characteristic of agnosticism?

The transcendent dimension is beyond human understanding

An atheist and theist are engaged. What will they have different views on?

In the inclusion of prayers in the wedding ceremony

How would a humanist describe the importance of social responsibility?

Life priority, should be shared by rel and non-rel groups

Which statement would scientific humanists reject?

Human law should be shaped by religious traditions

Over the course of human history, which of the following has the religious dimension provided?

A sense of communal responsibility

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1
Which statement most closely resembles the view of an agnostic?
I control my destiny. I draw inspiration from tarot readings
We face difficulties but we should think problems through
There is no God. I draw energy from the universe
There might be a God, but I need evidence
2
Which statement most closely expresses the views of a rational humanist?
No such thing as god. I draw energy from the universe
I control my destiny, seek inspiration from tarot readings
We face difficulties but we should think problems through
There might be a god, but I need evidence
3
In how many of these countries does the majority population adhere to 1 religious tradition?
3
1
4
2
4
Which person is most likely to be agnostic?
Kim
Sam
Gene
Shirley
5
What is the most likely reason for a person to take this journey?
To achieve a sense of meaning in life
To detoxify his/her body of earthly impurities
To seek salvation from evil
To obtain forgiveness for previous wrongdoings
6
What is addressed by the principle of social responsibility?
Personal pleasure
Personal self-assertion
Issues of inequality
Issues of theology
7
What sort of person would be most likely to attend this event?
One committed to scientific humanism
One committed to traditional religious practices
One seeking new spiritual expressions
One seeking a rational explanation for life's events
8
Which of the following views is a theist most likely to hold?
Ethical standards are based on widely accepted behaviours
Humans don't have to follow any absolute moral teachings
Science will lead to the discovery of all truth
The source of human morality is external to the universe
9
"Reason is the only valid path to truth" This is an expression of which of the following?
Rational humanism
Agnosticism
Polytheism
Scientific cohesion
10
Who would derive meaning & purpose from this statement?
A monotheist
A rational humanist
An animist
An atheist
11
The growth of ecological awareness has gradually led to a rise in which of the following?
Traditional religious expressions
Materialism
New religious expressions
Totemism
12
Which of the following is correct?
Islam is the largest religion in Germnay
Christianity is the largest religion in South Africa
Hinduism is the largest religion in Pakistan
Buddhism is the largest religion in Nepal
13
On which of the following is atheism based?
Human nature
Conflict between good and evil
Human reason
Conflict between the material and the spiritual
14
Which of the following is a common characteristic of agnosticism?
It rejects any concept of the transcendent dimension
The transcendent dimension is beyond human understanding
It accepts that evil has a supernatural cause
It rejects the idea of a soul or spirit in the afterlife
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Which has most contributed to the growth of new religious expressions and spiritualistic?
Opposition to genetic engineering
Disenchantment with the environmentalist movement
The desire for self-direction
Government funding to explore religious alternatives
16
Spirituality: a human connection with the transcendent. To which does this definition apply?
Animism
Humanism
Materialism
Environmentalism
17
Which of the following is reflected in the poster?
Social cohesion
Animism
Spiritual development
Materialism
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An atheist and theist are engaged. What will they have different views on?
In the inclusion of prayers in the wedding ceremony
The food served at the reception
The location of the wedding reception
Acknowledging the traditional land owners in the ceremony
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How would a humanist describe the importance of social responsibility?
Life priority, should be shared by rel and non-rel groups
It helps individuals achieve an afterlife
It is a significant teaching of major religious traditions
It assists community groups to achieve ecumenism
20
Which statement would scientific humanists reject?
Theories must be tested before they can be believed
Living ethically develops social cohesion
Human law should be shaped by religious traditions
Humans must accept ultimate responsibility for their destiny
21
Over the course of human history, which of the following has the religious dimension provided?
A separation of faith from a private realm of an individual
A process that accelerates the development of individualism
A sense of communal responsibility
A means to explain the origins of the universe
22
Which of the following is an example of monotheism?
Secularism
Rationalism
Pentecostalism
Atheism
23
Which of the following is a common characteristic of humanism?
It is free of secularism
It values the role of religious rites of passage
It rejects supernaturalism
It accepts an existence of an afterlife
24
Which of the following is correct?
Both statements are false
Both statements are true
Statement 2 is true and 1 is false
Statement 1 is false and 2 is true
25
Which of the following religions has the 3rd largest no. of adherents worldwide?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
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This statement best illustrates which if the following?
Social responsbility
Dialogue
A search for meaning in life
Ecumenism
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Which person is most likely to be a theist?
Shirley
Kim
Sam
Gene
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What does agnosticism recognise?
An absence of an afterlife
An uncertainty of reality
An uncertainty of knowledge
An absence of a soul
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On which of the following are an animist and an atheist most likely to have similar views?
The concept that ancestors have spirits
The idea that rocks have souls
The existence of a transcendent dimension
A respect for the environment
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ST1: Hinduism is the dominant religion of Tibet. ST 2: Islam is the dominant religion of India
Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true

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