Critical Thinking - Seniors

What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

• To memorize everything you hear

• To analyze information and make reasoned decisions

• To believe everything that is told to you

• To ignore all opinions

Why is critical thinking important for Christians?

• To win arguments

• To discern God’s truth and live according to His teachings

• To memorize Scripture without understanding it

• To avoid making decisions

What is the ultimate source of truth for Christians?

• Social media

• Popular opinion

• God’s Word (The Bible)

• Personal feelings

When faced with a decision the Bible doesn’t directly address, what should you do?

• Do whatever feels right

• Apply biblical principles and pray for wisdom

• Follow the majority opinion

• Avoid making a decision

Which verse teaches us to “test all things and hold fast to what is good”?

• Psalm 23:1

• 1 Thessalonians 5:21

• John 3:16

• Matthew 28:19

What does Jesus’ teaching style often require from His listeners?

• Quick memorization

• High-level critical thinking to understand His parables and metaphors

• Blind obedience without questioning

• Repeating His words exactly

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?

• Questioning assumptions

• Accepting everything at face value

• Evaluating different perspectives

• Making informed decisions

How does critical thinking help teenagers defend their faith?

• By equipping them to argue with others

• By enabling them to explain their beliefs clearly and respond with wisdom

• By avoiding questions about their faith

• By copying what others say about Christianity

Why does the Bible encourage us to “love God with all our mind”?

• Because faith includes reasoning and thinking critically

• Because memorizing Scripture is more important than understanding it

• Because emotions are not important in faith

• Because thinking is not needed to follow God

Which of these questions is an example of critical thinking in faith?

• What if Jesus had not been born?

• Why does God allow suffering?

• How can I apply Scripture to my daily challenges?

• All of the above