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Quarter 3 Exam
(More or less) the stuff from the sections on Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Secularism, Buddhism, etc.
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Philosophy
11th Grade
02/22/2012

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Term
Hinduism
A good verse in evangelizing would be
Matthew __:__
Definition
Matthew 11:28
Term
Hinduism
What problem might arise from sharing the story of the prodigal son with a Hindu person?
Definition
Killing of the fattened calf-
which is sacred for the Hindu
Term
Hinduism
The solution in Hinduism is to be liberated (__________) -another name
Definition
Moksha
Term
Hinduism
T or F
The Hindu equivalent of the New Testament is the Upanishads
Definition
TRUE
Term
Hinduism
List 3 of the 5 primary beliefs
Definition
Impersonal nature of Brahman, The Brahman Unity, Law of Karma, Samsara(reincarnation), Moksha(liberation)
Term
Judaism
Jewish people often find sin difficult to understand. Who can we point to in their scripture to help them understand?
Definition
King David
Term
Judaism
T or F
A Christian, a Westerner, or a church-goes is a gentile
Definition
TRUE
Term
Judaism
T or F
It is a good idea do avoid Christian jargon when talking to Jewish people
Definition
TRUE
Term
Judaism
What does the term Christ mean?
Definition
Messiah
Term
Judaism
Name the three foundational doctrines that are important to explain to Jewish people when witnessing
Definition
Sin, Salvation, Saviour
Term
Judaism
"There's no proof Jesus was the Messiah"
How do you respond to them?
Definition
"What proof is there that He was not? Or What is YOUR proof that He was not?"
Term
Judaism
What is the most compelling chapter of Isaiah on the prophecy fulfillment of the messiah?
Definition
Isaiah 53
Term
Judaism
What is Zionism?
Definition
Jewish political movement(see book for details)
Term
Islam
How many/ What are the pillars of Islamic faith? Try to name in both languages. :)
Definition
sawm-fasting
salat-prayer
hajj-pilgrimage
shahadh-witness
Zakat-almsgiving or charity
Term
Islam
T or F
Sunna and Hadith are other scriptures that Hindus use.
Definition
FALSE
Term
Islam
T or F
According to Islam, humans are basically good.
Definition
TRUE
Term
Islam
What are the two main sects of Islam?
Definition
Shi'ite
Sunni
Term
Islam
T or F
Ishrak is the sin of believing in the Trinity
Definition
TRUE
Term
Islam
What is the name of the maidens designed by Allah for providing pleasure in paradise?
Definition
Houris
Term
Islam
Muslims believe that early texts were corrupted by Christians and the Jews.
This is called the doctrine of _____, or alteration.
Definition
Tahrif
Term
Buddhism
What is the ultimate goal for the Buddhist?
Definition
Nirvana
Term
Buddhism
A person can be annihilated
Definition
FALSE
Term
Buddhism
How many noble truths are there in the Buddhist teachings?
Definition
4
Term
Buddhism
What did Buddha call the path to enlightenment?
Definition
The Middle Way
Term
Buddhism
Thing remembered from the tips section on sharing with a Buddhist
Definition
Find Common Ground
Term
Buddhism
Write 2 steps of the eightfold path
Definition
Right Action, Right Speech
Term
Judaism
Recite the Sh'ma.
Definition
Love the Lord you God with all you heart, mind, and strength
Term
Judaism
Name 3 Jewish Holidays and what they mean
Definition
Rosh Ha-Shanah- Jewish new year, Passover-when darkness came over the land and when those covered in blood were safe, Yom Kippur- Day of Atonement, Hanukkah-lighting of the Manora
Term
Hinduism
The Difference between Karma and Sin
Definition
Karma does not affect relationship with Brahman, does not give forgiveness. Sin affects relationship with God
Term
New Age
“Because the book of Genesis teaches that humanity is separate from and above nature, Christian beliefs are responsible for people exploiting the resources of the planet and causing harm to the environment” How would you respond to someone who said this?
Definition
God gave us dominion over everything, and although the ecology is important, it is more important that we are trying o be right with God
Term
New Age
What is the fundamental force or energy or Mind of the universe that New Ager’s are trying to get in touch with?(Name about 4 if you can)
Definition
psychic energy, conscience, color, mind, light, vibration, vital energy, life force, ch’I, prana, aura
Term
New Age
The evils of the old paradigm is Christian beliefs
Definition
TRUE
Term
New Age
If a new age person said this ”Christians are so judgmental. I want to be part of something that is loving and tolerant to all, even Jesus says not to judge.” How would you respond?
Definition
Why are you judging me for being judgmental am I supposed to allow wrong, or suffering because it would be “tolerant”?
Term
New Age
New Agers are attracted to the doctrine of reincarnation because they see it as a form of justice and as a way to escape?
Definition
The ultimate reality of sin and judgment
Term
Secularism
Offer evidence of God's Existence when evangelizing
Definition
The origin of the universe and of life, presence of design, stirring of the conscience, longing for something beyond
Term
Secularism
What does Renaissance mean?
Definition
meaning rebirth that started with the movable printing press, it split science and religion. It sparked 2 responses-greater awareness and obedience to God’s word, and the pursuit of humanistic themes
Term
Secularism
Difference between agnostic and atheist?
Definition
agnostic-insufficient evidence to say if God exists or not

atheist-sufficient evidence to show God does not exist
Term
Secularism
Name 3 things that say evolution is sufficient
Definition
Keep it simple-meaning of creation, evolution like creationism is also based upon faith and inference, Belief in creation is a reasonable inference
Term
Secularism
Why can't a Secularist say our perspective is meaningless?
Definition
There is no ultimate purpose?- How does anyone know there is no ultimate meaning unless he or she has an ultimate perspective?
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