The major reason a class on the world’s religions is distinct from other religion classes is

• A world’s religions class deals only with facts and not beliefs.

• A world’s religions class does not include Christianity.

• A world’s religions class explores many religious traditions, not just one.

We are asked to come to the study of the world’s religions with an attitude of empathy because

• Jesus demonstrated empathy.

• Empathy allows us to accept the beliefs and practices of other people on their own terms.

• Empathy is better than sympathy.

A myth

• It is a true story.

• It is a false story.

• Points to a spiritual truth.

With regard to the world's religions, the Catholic Church teaches that those who believe in one God

• Are the true religions.

• Share a fundamental belief called monotheism.

• Are true and holy while others are not.

• Are superior while others are inferior.

The term religion traditionally means

• To pray constantly.

• To be a peacemaker.

• To search for God.

• To bind one’s self to God or to something else beyond.

Two of the common elements seen in every religious tradition are

• Beliefs and practices.

• Prayer postures and sacred space.

• Scripture verses that must be said daily.

• Extensive training for priesthood or ministry.

The only reason that is not a valid one for studying world religions is

• To gain a better understanding of the present world.

• To gain a better understanding of your own faith.

• To learn how to win religious arguments.

• To discover what is universal among all the world's cultures.

Hinduism

• ..was founded by Vivakananda.

• ..is a combination of a number of religious traditions in India.

• ..is not very tolerant of those who believe in only one God.

• ..has exactly 330 million gods.

According to Hinduism, our true self is

• maya.

• Brahman.

• samsara.

• Brahma.

Jainism and Buddhism

• ..are both derived from Hinduism.

• ..were both founded as reactions to Hinduism.

• ..both advocate nonviolence.

• All of the above