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