Which is NOT a characteristic of a creed?

Summarize the entire Catholic teaching

What is the main criticism of scientism?

It is a logical fallacy by making a claim that can't be proven scientifical

What is the primary purpose of apologetics?

To defend the faith through logic and reason

Which is an example of circular reasoning

Jesus is God because Jesus says he is God

What was the primary purpose of the Nicene Creed's expansion?

To address specific theological errors

The phrase "descended into Hell" in the Apostles' Creed refers to:

Jesus freeing the souls of the righteous

Which Statement best describes the nature of Jesus according to the Catholic faith

Jesus is consubstantial with the Father

How does the Catholic Church understand human dignity?

It's intrinsic because humans are created in God's image

What is NOT a goal of Aquinas' 5 Proofs

To prove the existence of a God

What is the main flaw in the philosophy of moral relativism?

It contradicts itself by making an absolute claim while denying absolutes

What does the Argument from Contingency in Aquinas' Five Proofs propose?

There but be a necessary being that's existence is necessary

How does the Catholic Church view the relationship between faith and reason?

Faith and reason are complementary, both leading to truth

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1
Which is NOT a characteristic of a creed?
A formal statement of religious beliefs
Summarizes essential Christian doctrines
Summarize the entire Catholic teaching
Serve as a basis for baptismal promises
2
Which of the following provides historical evidence for the accuracy of Scripture?
The writings of Flavius Josephus
The Ebla Tablets
All of the above
The Dead Sea Scrolls
3
The Catholic approach to the Bible states that all biblical stories are up to a nonliteral interpretation & are symbolic
True
False
4
What is the main criticism of scientism?
It is a logical fallacy by making a claim that can't be proven scientifical
It undermines religious authority
It overemphasizes the importance of faith
It contains a logical fallacy by stating that science is valid
5
What is the primary purpose of apologetics?
To defend the faith through logic and reason
To convert non-believers using logic and reason
To memorize important Catholic doctrine
To provide a critique on other religions
6
Which is an example of circular reasoning
Jesus is God because he forgives Sins; only God can forgive sins
Jesus is God because a majority of people agree he is God
Jesus is God because he raises people from the dead; only God can do that
Jesus is God because Jesus says he is God
7
What was the primary purpose of the Nicene Creed's expansion?
To add new teachings
To address specific theological errors
To make the creed longer
To replace the Apostles Creed
8
The primary role of the Magisterium in the Catholic Church is to provide new revelation
True
False
9
The phrase "descended into Hell" in the Apostles' Creed refers to:
Jesus freeing the souls of the righteous
Jesus freeing the souls of the damned
Free will given to humanity tricking Jesus
Jesus checking out Hell to see what it's like
10
Which Statement best describes the nature of Jesus according to the Catholic faith
Jesus was fully and partly divine
Jesus was a created being, subordinate to God the Father
Jesus is consubstantial with the Father
Jesus' nature is a mystery that cannot be defined
11
A Creed is
A pledge to reject evil
A pledge to remain faithful
A statement of Belief
A statement of agreeement
12
Moral Relativism and Moral Nihilism are the same concept with different wording
False
True
13
How does the Catholic Church understand human dignity?
It's determined by social status
It's based on a person's achievements
It's intrinsic because humans are created in God's image
It varies depending on individual beliefs
14
What is NOT a goal of Aquinas' 5 Proofs
To prove that God is not cruel
To prove Jesus is God
To prove the Catholic faith contains the fullness of truth
To prove the existence of a God
15
The Catholic Church does not approve of evolution because of the creation narratives in Genesis
False
True
16
The Argument from Motion argues that everything in motion must have been set in motion by something else?
False
True
17
Which of St. Thomas Aquinas' proofs argues God is the first mover
The argument from cause
The argument from first things
The argument from motion
The argument from movement
18
What is the main flaw in the philosophy of moral relativism?
It's not mentioned in the Bible
It's too complex for most people to understand
It contradicts itself by making an absolute claim while denying absolutes
It's too permissive of different cultural practices
19
What does the Argument from Contingency in Aquinas' Five Proofs propose?
Everything must have a cause
There are varying degrees of perfection in the world
The universe shows evidence of design
There but be a necessary being that's existence is necessary
20
How does the Catholic Church view the relationship between faith and reason?
Faith and reason are complementary, both leading to truth
Faith and reason are equal and neither lead to truth
Reason is superior to faith
Faith is superior to reason

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