The Nature Of Religion

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Religion is a key element of most human societies and has existed since prehistoric times.

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1.

Rellgions have existed for centuries as a means for cultures to
- A.
  
  Answer the enduring questions of life: why do I exist? What happens when I die? Why is there suffering in the world?
- B.
  
  Control the people.
- C.
  
  Control nature and the environment.
2.

From prehistoric times humans have wanted to
- A.
  
  Hold power over other humans
- B.
  
  Manage their own emotions
- C.
  
  Understand the forces that created and maintained their world
3.

Religions that believe there are beings or forces that exist beyond the known universe and ar not subject to the laws of nature are called
- A.
  
  Anthropomorphic religions
- B.
  
  Transcendent religions
- C.
  
  Incandescent religions
4.

There are two types of transcendent religions. They are
- A.
  
  Monotheistic and dogmatic
- B.
  
  Atheistic and agnostic
- C.
  
  Polytheistic and monotheistic
5.

Polytheistic religions hold that the gods and goddesses have control over nature and their world. In some of these religions. Examples of this type of religion are
- A.
  
  Hinduism and Ancient Greek Religion
- B.
  
  Islam and Christianity
- C.
  
  Judaism and Samaritanism
6.

Monotheistic religions believe that there is only one God. Examples of this type of religion are
- A.
  
  Hinduism and Sikhism
- B.
  
  Buddhism and Zorastrianism
- C.
  
  Christianity and Islam
7.

Immanent religions hold that
- A.
  
  Gods, godesses or divine spirits live within nature in sacred places such as mountains, streams and forests.
- B.
  
  Gods and goddess live outside the world
- C.
  
  Only the one true god can know the world
8.

Pantheism holds that
- A.
  
  God exists independent of the universe.
- B.
  
  The universe is God- God and the universe are one.
- C.
  
  God is dead.
9.

For some religions the creation of images of God are not allowed as they suggest idol worship. Two examples of these religions are
- A.
  
  Judaism and Islam
- B.
  
  Christianity and Islam
- C.
  
  Christianity and Judaism.
10.

The DVD Chasing God explores how various adherents of religion
- A.
  
  Explain meaning and purpose in life
- B.
  
  Understand the nature of God or powers dwelling within or beyond the universe
- C.
  
  Both meaning and purpose for humanity and the nature of God or powers dwelling within or beyond the universe

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