often believes it must split from the big group to return to fundamentals

Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are:

shared by Christianity and Islam

The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is:

ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion

Some controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults include:

Scientology and the Hare Krishna

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1
In what part of the world have Confucianism and Taoism been primarily practiced?
The Middle East
India
China
Europe
2
A sect:
often believes it must split from the big group to return to fundamentals
All of the above
is another term for a cult
has generally grown so large that it needs new buildings & multiple leaders
3
Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are:
referred to as the Apocrypha
oral traditions only because Judaism has no sacred text
shared by Christianity and Islam
no longer part of the Torah
4
The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is:
there are no important differences; the terms are interchangeable
the number of followers or believers is much larger for denominations
the geographical location varies for ecclesia versus denominations
ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion
5
Social scientists refer to the use of a church to combat social injustice in the political realm as:
justice work
liberation theology
the protestant work ethic
conflict management
6
In what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution?
Religious practices and beliefs are related to societal values
Religions often meet several basic needs.
All of the above
Religions have a complex and integrated set of norms.
7
Some controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults include:
the Peoples Temple and Heaven’s Gate
Quakers and Pentecostals
Scientology and the Hare Krishna
the Branch Davidians and the Manson Family
8
Which socialist perspective most emphasizes how religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society?
Functional
Feminist perspective
Conflict Theory
Symbolic interactionist
9
This theoretical perspective approaches religion from the micro-level, studying impact of support & well being.
Functionalism
Symbolic interactionism
Feminism
Conflict theory
10
The Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to:
prejudice and discrimination
evolution and natural selection
capitalism
determinism

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