SOPH UNIT 2 Challenge 2

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Which of the following is a "big question" that religions seek to answer, as discussed in this course?
a.) "Are human beings the only intelligent life in the universe?"
b.) "How many gods/goddesses are there?"
c.) "Is there life after death?"
d.) "Is God male or female?"
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Which of the following is a "big question" that religions seek to answer, as discussed in this course?
a.) "Are human beings the only intelligent life in the universe?"
b.) "How many gods/goddesses are there?"
c.) "Is there life after death?"
d.) "Is God male or female?"
c.) "Is there life after death?"
Religions generally seek to answer "big questions" in life, which can also be described as __________ questions.
a.) philosophical
b.) sociological
c.) factual
d.) absolute
a.) philosophical
Which of the following is a "big question" that religions seek to answer, as discussed in this course?
a.) "Which day is the holiest?"
b.) "What are the psychological benefits of being religious?"
c.) "What does God look like?"
d.) "What is evil?"
d.) "What is evil?"
In Buddhism, the practice of compassion, called __________, is an important element of following the Buddha dharma and overcoming suffering.
a.) bher
b.) the noble eightfold path
c.) nirvana
d.) karuna
d.) karuna
In Hinduism, achieving good karma is an important step to realizing oneness with the eternal soul, allowing the person to achieve liberation, or __________.
a.) nirvana
b.) dharma
c.) karma
d.) moksha
d.) moksha
The notion in Hinduism that suffering follows naturally from negative behaviors in one's current or past life is __________.
a.) dukkha
b.) dharma
c.) moksha
d.) karma
d.) karma
How do the Abrahamic traditions define sin?
a.) Any impure act
b.) A violation of divine will
c.) Anything that causes harm to living things
d.) Disobeying one's own moral impulses
b.) A violation of divine will
In the Christian tradition, humanity's alienation from God, which results from original sin, is repaired through __________.
a.) Christ's death
b.) the recognition of the Devil
c.) a conscious vow to never sin again
d.) daily prayer
a.) Christ's death
Regarding the concept of sin, on what do Buddhism and Christianity agree?
a.) A sin is that which goes against God's orders.
b.) Sin is necessary to achieve liberation.
c.) Only God can forgive sins.
d.) Humanity engages in sinful actions.
d.) Humanity engages in sinful actions.
Which religion views death as leading to rebirth?
a.) Islam
b.) Buddhism
c.) Christianity
d.) Primal religions
b.) Buddhism
Which statement about how religions view death is true? a.) Only monotheistic religions have a vision for life beyond death. b.) Hell is a concept in Islam, but not Christianity. c.) The idea of a weighing of deeds in death is specific to Buddhism. d.) Buddhism, Christianity, and primal religions all have a concept of existence beyond death.d.) Buddhism, Christianity, and primal religions all have a concept of existence beyond death.Which statement reflects a belief about death held by many primal religions? a.) The dead become ancestors with whom the living may remain spiritually connected. b.) At death, a person is consigned to Heaven or Hell. c.) With death comes a possibility of rebirth and enlightenment. d.) What happens after death is dependent on karma.a.) The dead become ancestors with whom the living may remain spiritually connected.Philosophical and theological attempts to explain the reality of evil despite God's goodness are known as __________. a.) theurgy b.) atonement c.) polytheism d.) theodicyd.) theodicyWhich statement expresses Islam's view on evil? a.) Evil is a disruption of the pure state of nature. b.) Evil is caused by an evil God. c.) Evil arises from the actions of humanity, independent of God. d.) Evil destroys the intricate relationships of an ordered society.c.) Evil arises from the actions of humanity, independent of God.Which statement expresses Hinduism's view on evil? a.) Evil coexists with an omnipotent God. b.) Evil results from our actions and results in negative karma. c.) Evil is caused by an evil god. d.) Evil is society's disruption of the uncarved block.b.) Evil results from our actions and results in negative karma.