Introduction to World Religions

In your opinion, which of the following definitions best describes "religion"?

• the belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God or gods.

• a particular system of faith and worship.

• the service and worship of God or the supernatural.

• a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things

Is there a difference between "culture" and "religion"?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Which of the following refers to the belief in many gods?

• Pantheism

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Agnosticism

What do all monotheistic religions have in common?

• Belief in multiple gods

• The use of materials and rituals

• Belief in one God

• A sacred text

Which of the following refers to the belief that there is NO God?

• Pantheism

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

What are animistic beliefs?

• The belief that animals, rocks, and trees do not have living souls

• The belief that animals will rule the world

• The belief that animals are superior

• The belief that things such as animals, rocks, trees, etc. have living souls, and are in a way, alive

the set of beliefs and teachings held and taught by a religion

• doctrine

• ritual

• ethics

• myth

We live in an increasingly ___________ society, which means that religion holds less and less influence over daily life.

• sacred

• secular

• polytheistic

• literate

What is Wicca?

• A form of witchcraft

• A religion that uses magick

• a religion that opposes witchcraft

• The name of the person who invented witchcraft

Which religion celebrates Christmas?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism