Spirituality and Religion

A basic definition that fits ALL known religions includes:

• a belief in, and worship of, a mystical, super-human presence

• written documents outlining the religion

• standard traditions and practices

• All of the above

• None of the above fit the definition of ALL religions.

A religion must grow and change in order to survive.

• True

• False

Developing the inner qualities such as patience and tolerance, love and compassion, forgiveness, accountability, integrity and responsibility is called

• a. growing up

• b. religion

• c. virtues

• d. spirituality

Approximately _____of the world’s population practice some form of religion.

• a. 86%

• b. 89%

• c. 96%

• a. 79%

Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to

• a. give meaning to life

• b. explain the origin of life

• c. disprove the Big Bang Theory

• d. only a & b

Our Current Pope does NOT have a Master’s degree in

• a. Theology

• b. Chemistry

• c. Biology

• d. Philosophy

“The only path to God and salvation is an explicit confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord” within community is a/an ________________ approach to religion.

• a. Inclusivist

• b. Exclusivist

• c. Pluralist

• d. Tranformationist

“Christ is present wherever people experience the goodness of God’s creative love and mercy” is a ________________ approach to religion.

• a. Inclusivist

• b. Exclusivist

• c. Pluralist

• d. Tranformationist

“No single religion has a monopoly on truth” is a ________________ approach to religion.

• a. Inclusivist

• b. Exclusivist

• c. Pluralist

• d. Tranformationist

Being concerned with the specifics of a particular religious tradition including dogmas, doctrines, prayers, rituals, rites, practices is called

• a. Faith

• b. Religion

• c. Ecumenism

• d. Spirituality