Relativism 2

What does Pope Francis refer to as the 'spiritual poverty of our age'?

• Consumerism

• Atheism

• Relativism

• Materialism

According to the video, what is the main idea behind relativism?

• There is no absolute truth.

• Math is subjective.

• Reality is fixed and unchangeable.

• Science is the only truth.

Why do most people not apply relativism to scientific or mathematical facts?

• Because they are open to interpretation.

• Because they are universally verifiable.

• Because they are based on personal beliefs.

• Because they are not important.

What percentage of high school teenagers, according to one poll, do not believe in absolute truth?

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

• 93%

What is the main reason people avoid asserting spiritual truths, according to the video?

• They are unsure of their beliefs.

• They lack knowledge.

• They do not want to appear intolerant.

• They believe all truths are relative.

What is the historical meaning of tolerance?

• Accepting all viewpoints as true.

• Disagreeing and then putting up with someone.

• Ignoring differences.

• Agreeing with everyone.

How has the definition of tolerance changed in modern times?

• It now means disagreeing and then putting up with someone.

• It now means accepting all viewpoints as true.

• It now means ignoring differences.

• It now means agreeing with everyone.

Which saint is mentioned as an example of true tolerance?

• Saint Thomas Aquinas

• Saint Augustine

• Mother Teresa of Calcutta

• Saint Francis of Assisi

How did Mother Teresa handle disagreements about the divinity of Christ?

• She acknowledged the disagreement but was not confrontational.

• She ignored them.

• She used force to convince others.

• She agreed with everyone.

What did Mother Teresa believe about the truth of Jesus being God?

• It was an absolute truth.

• It was a relative truth.

• It was a myth.

• It was a personal belief.