Deck 13: A: Religion

Question 1

After Islam,Christianity is now the world's second largest religion.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Denominations of one religion share a specific interpretation of religious text,but vary in their fundamental theology.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The three phases of conversion include initiation,acceptance,and change.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Marx believed that religion was the opiate of the masses because he equated the church with the rich who controlled information and resources.

Question 5

The claim that religion is purely functional dismisses instances in which religion is clearly dysfunctional;religion is not solely a source of social cohesion but also a reason for much conflict,tension,and bloodshed between groups.

Question 6

Collective action may be inspired by religious fervour.

Question 7

Religious practices can be separated into two categories: the sacred and the profane.

Question 8

Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world and also one of the smallest.

Question 9

Followers of Sikhism follow a single,all-powerful god who is genderless.

Question 10

Dharma refers to a state of spiritual perfection.

Question 11

Patriotism can be considered a form of religion.

Question 12

Some objects are intrinsically "sacred."

Question 13

There is one feminist approach to religion.

Question 14

An atheist is somebody who does not believe that it is possible to ascertain whether or not a "god" exists.

Question 15

Like Jehovah's Witnesses,Sikhs believe in engaging in active conversion campaigns,including door-to-door witnessing.