Worldviews: Ingredient 2

What term is sometimes used to refer to a "big story"?

• Metanarrative

• Micro-narrative

• Subplot

• Anecdote

According to the text, what is the purpose of evolution?

• To create chaos

• To evolve and progress

• To remain static

• To regress

What is the criticism of the master story mentioned in the text?

• It is too complex

• It is uninspiring

• It is too short

• It is overly optimistic

Who is the host of the PBS documentary?

• Mary Evelyn Tucker

• Brian Swimme

• Albert Einstein

• Carl Sagan

What does the head-heart system in Worldview Ingredient 1 rely on?

• The story into which beliefs fit

• Scientific evidence

• Historical facts

• Personal experiences

What is the implication of a story that starts with God making humans in His image?

• Humans are valuable

• Humans are insignificant

• Humans are flawed

• Humans are superior

What does the true story about the world not tell you, according to the text?

• To believe what everyday experiences tell you

• To follow scientific evidence

• To trust historical records

• To rely on personal experiences

How does the text describe the postmodern view of big stories?

• A) They are essential for understanding the world.

• B) They are rooted in historical facts.

• C) They are deeply skeptical and question their existence.

• D) They are universally accepted truths.

What is the significance of music according to the text?

• Music is inherently evil.

• Music is neutral and has no impact.

• Music is good but has been hijacked for wicked purposes.

• Music is only good if it is religious.

What are some of the areas mentioned where the concept is true, besides school subjects?

• Cooking and Gardening

• Sports and Business

• Travel and Tourism

• Fashion and Design