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Christian Worldview
Christian Worldview: Final Study Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cosgrove defines worldview as: | "A set of assumptions of beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live." |
| Cosgrove uses what analogy to illustrate the definition of worldview? | Puzzle pieces that we form together according to a box top. |
| According to Cosgrove's jigsaw puzzle analogy for worldview, the puzzle pieces represent: | Beliefs |
| According to Cosgrove's jigsaw puzzle analogy for worldview, the box top represents: | Worldview |
| Does the worldview fit the facts we can discover about the world? (What test?) | Test of Evidence |
| Does every belief in the worldview agree with every other belief in the worldview? (What test?) | Test of Logical Consistency |
| Is it possible to live the worldview in the world as we know it? (What test?) | Test of Existential Repugnance |
| Does the worldview explain why there is the existence of personal beings in an impersonal universe? (What test?) | Test of Human Nature |
| What is the makeup of the universe? | Reality |
| How do we know anything with any degree of certainty? | Knowledge |
| What is a human being? | Human Nature |
| What is the meaning of suffering? | Suffering |
| Why are human beings so unable to live up to their own standards? | Human Problems |
| What is the meaning of our recognition and longing for what is true, beautiful, and perfect? | Human Desire |
| What is the solution to human problems? | Solution to Human Problems |
| Are human beings more valuable than animals? | Human Value |
| What is the purpose of human life? | Human Purpose |
| What is the meaning of human history? | Meaning of Life |
| What is a human being? | Human Nature |
| The two parts of the Bible are: | The Old Testament & The New Testament |
| How many books are in the Old Testament? | 39 Books |
| How many books are in the New Testament? | 27 Books |
| According to 2 Timothy 3:16 all scripture is: | Inspired by God (God breathed), Is useful for teaching and rebuking, Is useful for correcting and training in righteousness. |
| According to Genesis 1:1 God is: | The Creator |
| According to Genesis 1:27 God created people: | In his own image (likeness) |
| According to Romans 3:23 all people: | Have sinned and fallen short of God's glory |
| According to Romans 6:23 the penalty for sin is: | Death (Separation from God) |
| According to Luke 1:35 who is Jesus? | The Son of God |
| According to John 14:6 what did Jesus claim about himself? | He is the way, the truth, and the life - the only way to the Father. |
| According to Matthew 11:2-5 what did Jesus do? | Blind see, lame walk, leprosy cured, death hear, dead are raised, Good News preached to the sinners. |
| According to Romans 5:8 how did God show his love for us? | By sending Jesus to die for us while we were still sinners. |
| According to 1 John 2:2 Jesus' death on the cross paid for: | The sins of the whole world. |
| According to John 11:25 what does Jesus say what will be the result of his resurrection from the dead? | Anyone who believes in him will live, even if they die. |
| According to atheistic existentialism, the cause of human problems is based in: | Not coming to terms with the absurdity of human existence. |
| The atheistic existentialist's belief on ethics is that: | There is no ultimate guide. |
| Which of the following best describes "freak" personhood according to Cosgrove's overview of atheistic existentialism? | Human beings have evolved too highly for the universe; reasoning and morality are not needed for life in the universe. |
| Wish would best describe how an atheistic existentialist would view suffering and death? | There is no purpose to unavoidable suffering; life is suffering and death is absurd. |
| According to Cosgrove's evaluation, which is atheistic existentialism's primary solution to human problems? | Coming to terms with life's absurdity and marking free choices. |
| Which worldviews would claim that everything is matter or energy? | Naturalism, Secular Humanism, Atheistic Existentialist. |
| Which worldview's ethics would claim that there is no ultimate guide? | Atheistic Existentialist |
| Which worldview would say that human problems are caused by genetics, psychological conditioning, and brain chemistry? | Naturalism |
| Which worldview would claim that humans inherently have a higher and real value and purpose than all other animals? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview(s) says the universe is a closed system with no supernatural beings? | Naturalism and Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says human problems are caused by natural or physical causes? | Naturalism |
| What worldview says there is no overall story or meaning to daily events or to human history. | Naturalism |
| What worldview says human beings are inherently good? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says humans and animals have equal value? | Naturalism |
| What worldview(s) says everything is matter or energy? | Naturalism and Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says knowledge comes only from what we can learn using our sense? | Naturalism |
| What worldview says human beings express a free will? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says human problems are caused by inhibitions blocking potential? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says the highest value for a human is to pass on his or her genes? | Naturalism |
| What worldview says inner feelings and inclinations are valid sources of knowledge? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says humans have a higher value and purpose than animals? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says there is no purpose to suffering and so it should be avoided at all costs? | Naturalism |
| What worldview says human problems can be solved by genetic engineering not emotions? | Naturalism |
| What worldview(s) says all matter is determined by laws of cause and effect? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says human beings are persons with freedom and self-consciousness? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview(s) says "Is=Ought"? | Naturalism and Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says growth can result from suffering, but suffering is not recommended? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says human problems are solved by unblocking personal potential? | Secular Humanism |
| What worldview says desires are merely biological or psychological in nature? | Naturalism |
| According to pantheism, the cause of human problems is based in: | Self-perception |
| According to pantheism, human nature could be described as: | "Atman is Brahman" |
| The pantheist's belief on knowledge is that: | Knowledge comes from "unknowing", achieved through meditation. |
| Which of the following best describes reality for pantheism? | Everything is god and the physical world is just an illusion. |
| Which would est describe how a pantheist would view suffering and death? | Suffering is an illusion; death ends the physical illusion with reincarnation or nirvana. |
| What is pantheism's solution to human problems? | Emptying of self through mediation. |
| which of the following is the best summary statement for pantheism? | We are one; become one with the universe. |
| According to New Age, the cause of human problems is based in: | Unawareness of spiritual consciousness |
| According to New Age, human nature could be described as: | Highly evolved both physically and spiritually. |
| The New Age's belief on knowledge is that: | We can learn both from physical senses and from our spiritual consciousness. |
| Which of the following best describes reality for New Age? | A physical and spiritual reality where god is in all things as a spiritual force. |
| What is one example of how New Age would view suffering? | Suffering comes from a lack of spiritual understanding an can be prevented by greater spiritual understanding. |
| What is New Age's solution to human problems? | Greater spiritual understanding to release spiritual potential and power. |
| Which of the following is the best summary statement for New Age? | Enter into cosmic consiousness and achieve spiritual potential. |
| Human beings have high value because: | They are created in God's own image. |
| One of God's purposes for human beings is: | To give them a full and happy life. |
| Another of God's purposes for human beings is: | That they would love each other the way God loves them. |
| God's main purpose for human beings is: | To bring Him glory in everything they do. |
| Bringing glory to God brings what to human beings? | Knowing the way to fo in life, having a joyful relationship with God, and life forever. |
| What was the consequence for the first humans of disobeying God? | They would die. |
| What are the consequences for all human beings because of Adam's sin? | Sin and death spread to all humans beings. |
| Human beings can't ever be "good" enough because: | They have a sin nature. |
| Because of their inherited sin nature human beings: | Fall short of God's standard. |
| Romans 6:23 tells us: | That cost of sin is death, but God gives the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. |
| God allowed his people to sacrifice a lamb to temporarily pay for their sins. In God's plan, who was the perfect lamb? | Jesus Christ |
| 1 Peter 1:18-20 According to these verses, what did God do to pay the penalty for sin? | He paid the penalty with the blood of the perfect lamb - Jesus Christ. |
| What does each person need to do in order to have eternal life? | Believe in God's Son, Jesus, and in what He did for all humans. |
| Karma is the concept that my actions will either keep me in the cycle of birth and death or will free me to nirvana. | True |
| The New Age worldview believes in absolute truth and absolute right and wrong, and it abides by a strict religious code of ethics. | False |
| Pantheism is the guiding worldview behind the Star Wars series of films. | True |
| Eastern Pantheism differs from Christianity in that it sees the world as an illusion while Christianity sees the world as real. | True |
| Meditation is an element of both Eastern Pantheism and Christianity. In both, it is used as a way of thinking on nothing and emptying the mind. | False |
| Pantheism sees the idea of a god as an abstract concept or an impersonal concept. | True |
| Pantheism denies any spirituality. | False |
| Naturalism, Secular Humanism and Atheistic Existentialism are similar to Eastern Pantheism in that they deny that any god exists. | False |
| According to New Age, the human race is about to experience a shift in human nature - a "transformed humanity." | True |
| Secular humanism and New Age agree in principle that a spiritual force exists and human potential is wrapped up in experiencing this spiritual force. | False |
| Key to New Age is the experience of "cosmic consciousness," an altered state of consciousness and awareness of spiritual potential. | True |