SOPHIA PATHWAYS Approaches to Studying Religions Milestone 2

SOPHIA PATHWAYS

Approaches to Studying Religions
Unit 2 Milestone

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1

Which of the following is an example of a non-theistic religion?
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Buddhism
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Islam
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Hinduism
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Christianity

CONCEPT
Non-Theism
2

Which of the following most closely defines the Tao?
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While the Tao is understood as indefinable, a good approximation of its
meaning is a heavenly place.
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The Tao is defined best as a great spirit that unites all humans.
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Although the Tao is considered to be eternally nameless, it is best described
as the way or the path.
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The Tao is a manifestation of God, which takes many different forms.

CONCEPT
Taoism - The Tao
3

, The Tetragrammaton "YHWH" means:

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"King."
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"Ground of Life."
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"I am that I am."
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"Lord."

CONCEPT
Judaism- Yahweh
4

Which of the following best describes the relationship between
revelations and religious narratives?
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Revelations and religious narratives refer to the exact same phenomena.
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Individuals always come to know religious narratives through revelation.
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Revelations are one possible form of religious narrative, often thought to be
the most compelling.
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Revelations are the most common, almost mundane, form of religious
narrative.


CONCEPT
Revelations
5

Which of the following choices is a common element or purpose of
creation stories, as outlined in this pathway?
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To explain who will be rewarded in the afterlife
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To answer the question, “Where did I come from?”