Quiz 1: Luft, Why Philosophy Religion Important

According to Luft, religion is a matter of ultimate concern.

• True

• False

• Both

Theism means:

• A belief in one God for the whole universe

• A belief in a God who created the world and left it alone

• A belief in many Gods

• A belief in a God who is active in human affairs

Panentheism means:

• God is everything

• God is in everything

• There are many Gods

• Belief in the God of bread

Which of the following is a definition of religion?

• A passionate striving for the transcendent

• A system of acts based on culturally shared beliefs

• The science of begging and getting gifts from the Gods

• All of the above

According to Luft, the historical development of religion, like the orbit of the planets and nature itself, is cyclical; religions always return to their origins.

• True

• False

• Both