Which of the following is not true of the historical approach to studying religion?

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Which of the following is not true of the historical approach to
studying religion?

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The historical approach may study the Bible.
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The historical approach may also be called the “historical-critical” method.
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The historical approach divides religion into three branches.
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The historical approach can be studied by believers and non-believers.
CONCEPT
Historical Approaches
2

Which of the following is true of the philosophy of religion?

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The philosophy of religion explains why God exists.
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The philosophy of religion uses a strictly insider's perspective.
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The philosophy of religion uses qualitative methods in its study of religion.
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The philosophy of religion seeks to assess the truth of religious belief.
CONCEPT
Philosophy of Religion
3

Which of the following best characterizes ritual in terms of who may
carry out the action?

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The religious leaders in a community

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The whole community
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Individual persons in private
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Both individuals and communities
CONCEPT
Action
4

Choose which best describes a Buddhist perspective on the afterlife.

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One dies and returns to the earth.
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One may achieve moksha.
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One may be united with Buddha.
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One may achieve nirvana and end the cycle of rebirth.
CONCEPT
Death and Eternity
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Which of the following is true of the Buddhist view of sin?

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Negative mental states are the root of sin.
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Sin will be judged by God on Judgment Day.
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Sin is transgression of divine law.
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Sin damages the relationship between God and humanity.
CONCEPT
Sin
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