REL 3308 QUIZZES ANSWERS
Chapter 1
Which of these terms is the closest opposite to the term transcendent?
polytheistic
The psychologist Carl Jung proposed that the reason there are similarities among symbols
in different cultures is
because humanity has a collective unconscious from which it draws symbols
The appearance of sacred reality in human form is called
incarnation
Dogma is
a system of doctrine proclaimed as absolutely true
Researchers have identified many similarities in the use of symbols across different
cultures.
true
Indigenous religious practices are often interwoven with the practices of a global religion.
true
Despite their geographical diversity, indigenous religions all operate within the same
social context
false
The Supreme Being for most indigenous peoples is a god who is a
creator
In some indigenous cultures, women are thought to have certain natural powers that men
must work harder to attain.
true
Shamans focus only on healing physical illness
false
A symbol for the unity that many indigenous cultures use is that of the
circle
In many indigenous religions, if one must cut down a tree or kill an animal, one must first
, explain one's intentions and ask forgiveness
Indigenous religions are practiced only on certain days of the week
false
Some indigenous religious leaders believe that their understanding of humans and their
place in the world provide a better approach to the environment than that of industrialized
societies.
true
Religious rituals may involve
all of these; patterned performance, repetition, purposefulness
Researchers have identified many similarities in the use of symbols across different
cultures
true
The dichotomy between sacred and profane is applicable to all religions
false
Historical-critical studies of scriptures assert that scriptures are a mixture of many
elements, including myths, cultural influences, ethical instructions, copying mistakes,
actual history, and genuine spiritual inspiration.
true
The term "fundamentalism" was first used in reference to Muslims from the Middle East.
false
In Khoisan Shamanism, the shaman retreats to a cave to:
all above, Meditate, Experience the sacred,Magically influence the
success of a hunt
In indigenous religions, everything in nature is experienced as
family
Which of these terms is the closest opposite to the term transcendent?
immanent
Encounters with ultimate reality may be called
all above; ecstatic communion, gnosis, self-knowledge
Chapter 1
Which of these terms is the closest opposite to the term transcendent?
polytheistic
The psychologist Carl Jung proposed that the reason there are similarities among symbols
in different cultures is
because humanity has a collective unconscious from which it draws symbols
The appearance of sacred reality in human form is called
incarnation
Dogma is
a system of doctrine proclaimed as absolutely true
Researchers have identified many similarities in the use of symbols across different
cultures.
true
Indigenous religious practices are often interwoven with the practices of a global religion.
true
Despite their geographical diversity, indigenous religions all operate within the same
social context
false
The Supreme Being for most indigenous peoples is a god who is a
creator
In some indigenous cultures, women are thought to have certain natural powers that men
must work harder to attain.
true
Shamans focus only on healing physical illness
false
A symbol for the unity that many indigenous cultures use is that of the
circle
In many indigenous religions, if one must cut down a tree or kill an animal, one must first
, explain one's intentions and ask forgiveness
Indigenous religions are practiced only on certain days of the week
false
Some indigenous religious leaders believe that their understanding of humans and their
place in the world provide a better approach to the environment than that of industrialized
societies.
true
Religious rituals may involve
all of these; patterned performance, repetition, purposefulness
Researchers have identified many similarities in the use of symbols across different
cultures
true
The dichotomy between sacred and profane is applicable to all religions
false
Historical-critical studies of scriptures assert that scriptures are a mixture of many
elements, including myths, cultural influences, ethical instructions, copying mistakes,
actual history, and genuine spiritual inspiration.
true
The term "fundamentalism" was first used in reference to Muslims from the Middle East.
false
In Khoisan Shamanism, the shaman retreats to a cave to:
all above, Meditate, Experience the sacred,Magically influence the
success of a hunt
In indigenous religions, everything in nature is experienced as
family
Which of these terms is the closest opposite to the term transcendent?
immanent
Encounters with ultimate reality may be called
all above; ecstatic communion, gnosis, self-knowledge
