Question 1

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-According to Pojman, if theism is true and there is a benevolent sovereign of the universe,

A) chance and necessity will still rule the world.
B) we will have no answer to the problem of why be moral.
C) we have an answer to the problem of why be moral.
D) believers will be of more moral worth than unbelievers.

C

Accepted Answer

Pojman argues that if theism is true, it provides an answer to the problem of why be moral, as it posits a benevolent sovereign of the universe who underpins moral values and obligations.

Question 2

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-According to Pojman, if theism is true and there is a benevolent sovereign of the universe,

A) evil will always counterbalance the good.
B) there is no hell.
C) there is life after death.
D) there is no life after death.

C

Accepted Answer

Pojman's argument implies that if theism is true and there is a benevolent sovereign of the universe, it logically follows that there is life after death, as this is a common belief in many theistic religions that posit a benevolent deity.

Question 3

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

B

Accepted Answer

The essay argues that theism gives special meaning to life and does not significantly diminish autonomy. Therefore, we should live as if theism is true.

Question 4

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-According to Pojman, if theism is true and there is a benevolent sovereign of the universe,

A) evil will always counterbalance the good.
B) there is no hell.
C) there is life after death.
D) there is no life after death.

C

Accepted Answer

Pojman argues that the idea we cannot have both autonomy and purpose in life is a false dilemma, suggesting that religious faith does not necessarily diminish autonomy while providing a special meaning to life that secular worldviews might not offer.

Question 5

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

Pojman argues that religion, particularly theistic religion, can provide a special meaning to life that might be absent in secular worldviews, and that the autonomy valued by secularists is not necessarily compromised by religious faith. However, he does not claim that we can definitively know whether theism is true; rather, he explores the implications of theism and secularism on life's meaning and autonomy.

Question 6

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

Louis Pojman argues that theistic religions provide a unique sense of meaning to life that secular worldviews cannot offer. He also contends that embracing religious faith does not necessarily limit personal autonomy more than secular or nontheistic perspectives do, challenging the common secularist argument that religion restricts human freedom.

Question 7

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

Pojman argues that religion, particularly theistic religion, can add special meaning to life that might be absent in secular worldviews, and he also suggests that the autonomy valued by secularists is not necessarily compromised by religious faith. Therefore, he does not think that religion and autonomy are mutually exclusive; rather, he suggests they can coexist.

Question 8

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

Pojman's argument centers on the idea that theistic religions provide a unique and irreplaceable sense of meaning and purpose to life that secular worldviews struggle to match. He also argues that the autonomy valued by secularists is not necessarily compromised by religious faith. Furthermore, Pojman suggests that without the moral and metaphysical foundations provided by religion, the concept of human equality becomes harder to justify within a purely secular framework.

Question 9

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, does give special meaning to life that may be unavailable in secular worldviews, but he also argues that the autonomy prized by secularists is not significantly diminished by religious faith. This means he values both meaning and autonomy, not that he prizes meaning but not autonomy.

Question 10

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

Pojman argues that theistic religions provide a unique sense of meaning and purpose to life that secular worldviews might not offer. He believes that religious faith does not necessarily undermine autonomy, and that religion can offer satisfying explanations for the origins of the universe and other existential questions.

Question 11

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this essay Pojman argues that religion,...

Question 12

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this essay Pojman argues that religion,...

Question 13

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this essay Pojman argues that religion,...

Question 14

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this essay Pojman argues that religion,...

Question 15

In this essay Pojman argues that religion, specifically theistic religion, gives special meaning to life, unavailable in secular worldviews. Furthermore, the autonomy that secularists prize (and sometimes value beyond its worth) is not significantly diminished by religious faith.
-Because we do not know whether theism is true, we should

A) reject theism.
B) live as if theism is true.
C) bet that theism is true.
D) reject morality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this essay Pojman argues that religion,...

Deck 83: Louis P Pojman: Religion Gives Meaning to Life