Studies of Religion 2

Communication between which of the following is an example of interfaith dialogue?

• Anglican and Lutheran

• Pentecostal and Baptist

• Buddhist and Salvation Army

• Russian Orthodox and Presbyterian

Which of the following denominations was founded in Australia?

• Baptist

• Lutheran

• Presbyterian

• Uniting

Which of the following is an example of secularism?

• A search for interfaith cooperation

• A separation of religion from government

• A commitment to a specific religious identity

• An integration of communities that share a common belief system

Alex is a member of a New Age religion and Andy is a practising Christian.

What are Alex and Andy most likely to agree on?

• The nature of life after death

• The nature of the human soul

• The importance of spirituality in their lives

• The use of sacred texts as a basis for belief

Jamie has left a Pentecostal church and has joined the Salvation Army. Which statement best describes Jamie’s action?

• Jamie has switched denominations.

• Jamie has changed religious traditions.

• Jamie has joined a secular organisation.

• Jamie has joined an ecumenical organisation.

According to Australian census data, which of the following statements on religious affiliation is correct for the period 1986 to 2011?

• The proportion of Anglican adherents increased.

• The proportion of Pentecostal adherents decreased.

• The proportion of Presbyterian adherents increased.

• The proportion of Uniting Church adherents decreased.

Statement 1: Aboriginal stories allow for change.

Statement 2: Contemporary Aboriginal ceremonies can differ from those in the past.

Which of the following is correct?

• Both statements are true.

   

• Both statements are false.

• Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.

• Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

Mega-churches are commonly regarded to be churches with more than 2000 people attending weekly.

Which of the following is a characteristic of mega-churches?

• They are located predominantly in rural areas.

• They have a higher proportion of young people than traditional churches.

• They place a stronger focus on female leadership than traditional churches.

• They are less likely to have new members who have switched denominations.

Which of the following best expresses an Aboriginal worldview?

• The Earth is a goddess that can be worshipped.

• Moving kinship groups strengthens social cohesion

• One’s sense of self is dependent on time and place.

• One’s cultural identity has emerged from the creation stories.

Which of the following is an example of monotheism?

• Atheism

• Pentecostalism

• Rationalism

• Secularism