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Fact Finder

Fact Finder


This activity contains 12 questions.

	Which term or phrase best characterizes the complexion of contemporary global culture?   passionately nationalistic pluralistic hopelessly confused tragically conflicted

	What does the expression, used by Mircea Eliade, that the universe is "non-homogeneous" mean?   That all reality is conditioned. Basic to religion is the idea of a split-level universe. That all reality is unconditioned. That the universe is split into two different levels.

	Which of the following would be an example of an unconditioned reality?   God Star Trek History A hotdog with everything on it.

	Which of the following would be considered to provide a bridge between conditioned and unconditioned reality?   Democracy Religion Economics A Socialist Utopia

	With which of the following can the sociologist Joachim Wach be associated?   The three forms of religious expression The use of sociology to render all religions relative. The four noble truths The ultimate definition of religion

	In which of the following categories would myth and doctrine fall?   Practical Philosophical Absolutism Sociological Theoretical

	In which of the following categories would churches, sects and cults fall?   Practical Sociological Philosophical Absolutism Theoretical

	What entails a balanced approach to religion?   Being highly critical of all the harm religion has done Marxist Synonymous with feminist concerns. An approach combining description, empathy, and critical discernment.

	At which phase of historical and religious development would you expect to find the emergence of Shamanism?   Ancient Empires Agricultural Hunter Gathering Modernism

	At which phase of historical and religious development would you expect to find the emergence of the Divinity of Emperors?   Agricultural Modernism Ancient Empires Hunter Gathering

	At which phase of historical and religious development would you expect to find the emergence of a concern with fertility?   Hunter Gathering Ancient Empires Modernism Agricultural

	What is a major advantage of a large religious group?   It's less expensive. You can identify with rich heritage. Many members worship together regularly. You won't be recognized in it.

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