Question 1

Organ donations supply a "tangible" method for providing symbolic immortality.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Donating organs allows individuals to live on in others in a very tangible and concrete way, providing a symbol of their continued legacy and impact on the world.

Question 2

Some contemporary religious Jews would argue that there is no afterlife only an 'afterdeath.'

Accepted Answer

Some contemporary religious Jews believe in the concept of Olam HaBa, which translates to "the world to come," but they do not see it as an afterlife in the traditional sense. Instead, they view it as a state of being that begins after death and is separate from the physical world. This idea is based on interpretations of Jewish scripture and is not universally accepted among all religious Jews.

Question 3

The content of one's "afterlife" experience is unrelated to the religious background of the individual who experiences it.

Accepted Answer

The content of afterlife experiences is often influenced by an individual's religious beliefs and cultural background, as these shape their expectations and interpretations of such experiences.

Question 4

All religious systems of meaning provide a means to reestablish the social order challenged by death..

Accepted Answer

All religious systems offer a way to deal with the fear and uncertainty surrounding death and provide comfort for individuals and communities in the aftermath of loss. They often include beliefs about an afterlife or resurrection, rites of passage and mourning, and ethical guidelines for living a good life. These elements help to bring people together and restore a sense of order and purpose in the face of mortality.

Question 5

The goal for the Buddhist and Hindu is not to experience life after death.

Accepted Answer

The goal for the Buddhist and Hindu is to achieve enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth, not to experience life after death.

Question 6

From a functional perspective,religion is defined in terms of what it is.

Accepted Answer

Functional definitions of religion focus on what religion does, such as its role in providing meaning, cohesion, or social order, rather than what it is.

Question 7

According to Berger,death inherently threatens the basic assumption of order on which society rests.

Accepted Answer

Berger argues that death is a fundamental challenge to the social order, as it disrupts the assumption that life is stable and predictable. This can create a sense of existential anxiety and destabilize the meaning and purpose of social institutions.

Question 8

The levirate marriage is one method for providing symbolic immortality for one's kinsmen.

Accepted Answer

The levirate marriage involves a widow marrying her deceased husband's brother in order to provide offspring and continue the family line. This is seen as a way to ensure the symbolic immortality of the deceased husband and preserve his lineage.

Question 9

The "life-after-life" accounts described by Raymond Moody and others provide empirical support for afterlife beliefs.

Accepted Answer

The "life-after-life" accounts are anecdotal and subjective experiences, lacking empirical scientific evidence to support afterlife beliefs.

Question 10

From a substantive approach,in defining religion,one is concerned with the consequences of religion rather than the content of religious belief and practice.

Accepted Answer

A substantive approach focuses on the content and essence of religious beliefs and practices, not their consequences.

Question 11

It is not uncommon for people who have had "near-death" experiences to later experience marital divorce as a related consequence.

Accepted Answer

Some studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that individuals who have had near-death experiences may undergo significant personal changes, which can lead to shifts in relationships, including marital strain or divorce.

Question 12

Hindus believe in the immortality of the soul and hope for an afterlife.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The term anomie refers to that aspect of human existence that is unique to each individual.

Accepted Answer

The term anomie refers to a state of normlessness or lack of social cohesion, where individuals feel disconnected from society and its norms. It is a social condition and not specific to each individual.

Question 14

Karma are the religious duties,requirements,and prescriptions for Hindus.

Accepted Answer

Karma in Hinduism refers to the law of cause and effect, where a person's actions determine their future experiences, not religious duties or prescriptions.

Question 15

According to Berger,death is the marginal situation par excellence.

Accepted Answer

According to Berger, death is a marginal situation because it marks the ultimate boundary of human existence and represents the ultimate confrontation between the individual and the collective, between the infinite and the finite.

Question 16

The Christian approach to death emphasizes both the experience of

Accepted Answer

The Christian approach to death emphasizes both the experience of grief and the hope of resurrection and eternal life in heaven.

Question 17

Christians believe in a physical resurrection of the body.

Accepted Answer

This belief is a fundamental tenet of Christian theology, based on the idea that Jesus was physically resurrected from the dead. Christians believe that at the end of time, all people will be resurrected and their physical bodies will be transformed into a new, immortal state.

Question 18

The Islamic and Christian traditions teach that individuals will receive rewards and punishments as result of a divine judgment in the afterlife.

Accepted Answer

Both Islamic and Christian doctrines include the belief in a final judgment where individuals will be held accountable for their actions in life and receive either rewards or punishments in the afterlife.

Question 19

From a Jewish perspective,immortality is not a personal experience but rather is to be found in one's identity with the group.

Accepted Answer

In Judaism, the focus is on the continuity of the Jewish people and their connection to God and His covenant, rather than individual immortality. The concept of olam ha-ba (the world to come) is more about the eternal life of the Jewish people as a whole, rather than the personal afterlife of individuals.

Question 20

From a Jewish perspective,death has both positive and negative consequences.

Accepted Answer

In Judaism, death is seen as both a natural and inevitable part of life, but it also marks the separation of a person's soul from their physical body. Death can have negative consequences such as the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one, but it can also have positive consequences such as the belief in an afterlife and reunion with loved ones who have passed on. Additionally, death can bring about reflection and contemplation on the meaning and purpose of life.

Quiz 4: Perspectives on Death and Life After Death