Question 1

__________ is the result of worldwide interconnection and urbanization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization

Question 2

The largest global religion is __________.

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 3

Complex technologies, globalization, urbanization, bureaucratization, and rationality have produced the values collectively known as __________.

Accepted Answer

modernism

Question 4

The willingness of people of all religions to meet, explore their differences, and appreciate and find enrichment in each other's ways to the divine is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The willingness of people of all religions...

Question 5

The religious perspective that one's own faith is the only true way is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The religious perspective that one's own faith...

Question 6

__________ conferences are an interfaith initiative that bring people of different religions together to discuss their agreements and disagreements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ conferences are an interfaith initiative that...

Question 7

Barack Obama gave a landmark speech in Cairo to address the political tensions between the west and __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Barack Obama gave a landmark speech in...

Question 8

The goal of religious pluralism is __________.
A) uniformity and agreement among all religions
B) governmental management of religious groups through majority votes
C) making many religions the same under one heading or label
D) collaboration among religions for the common good

Accepted Answer

Religious pluralism focuses on fostering understanding and cooperation among different religious groups to work together for societal benefits, rather than seeking to homogenize beliefs or enforce uniformity.

Question 9

The ethical principle of the Golden Rule is found in
A) Confucianism and Daoism
B) Christianity
C) Christianity and Judaism
D) All religions

Accepted Answer

The Golden Rule, which suggests treating others as one would like to be treated, is a common ethical principle found in many religions and philosophical traditions worldwide, including Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others.

Question 10

In Northern Ireland, interfaith efforts have attempted to directly address conflict between __________.
A) Muslims and Christians
B) Muslims and Jews
C) Protestants and Catholics
D) Christians and Jews

Accepted Answer

The conflict in Northern Ireland, often referred to as "The Troubles," primarily involved sectarian conflict between Protestants and Catholics. Interfaith efforts have focused on addressing and mitigating this historical conflict.

Question 11

The most important value of capitalist economics is __________.
A) charity
B) profit
C) customer service
D) expansion

Accepted Answer

Profit is the primary motive driving capitalist economics, as it incentivizes investment, innovation, and efficient resource allocation.

Question 12

The new "Arab Spring" governments will __________.
A) liberate Muslims worldwide
B) enforce oppressive religious laws on people
C) make alliances with western nations
D) develop in ways yet to be determined

Accepted Answer

The outcomes of the "Arab Spring" governments are unpredictable and will develop in ways yet to be determined, as they are influenced by a complex mix of internal and external factors, including political, social, and economic dynamics.

Question 13

The United States has the largest percentage of church-going people in the industrialized world.

Accepted Answer

The United States has the highest percentage of church-going people in the industrialized world.

Question 14

New Age religion dominates the world today.

Accepted Answer

New Age religion is a diverse and decentralized spiritual movement that emphasizes personal spirituality and self-growth, but it does not dominate the world today in terms of adherents compared to major world religions like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Question 15

Inclusivism describes the approach whereby one's own religious system is seen as spacious enough to encompass all others.

Accepted Answer

Inclusivism is the belief that one's own religion is the true path but also accepts that other religions can contain truth and value, thus being capable of leading to salvation or enlightenment. It sees one's own religious system as sufficiently broad to include truths found in other religions.

Question 16

Universalism refers to the religious study of the universe.

Accepted Answer

Universalism is a theological and philosophical concept that generally holds all human beings will eventually be saved or reconciled, not specifically the study of the universe.

Question 17

Secular issues such as HIV/AIDS, poverty, climate change, and global recession are typically not areas of concern for religious communities.

Accepted Answer

Many religious communities actively engage in addressing secular issues like HIV/AIDS, poverty, climate change, and global recession, viewing them as integral to their moral and ethical responsibilities.

Question 18

According to the Roman Catholic Church, contraception may be subject to religious guidelines even within marriage.

Accepted Answer

The Roman Catholic Church teaches that artificial contraception is morally wrong, but allows for natural family planning methods within marriage, subject to religious guidelines.

Question 19

All religions teach that one should not lie, steal, or hurt others.

Accepted Answer

All religions teach that one should not lie, steal, or hurt others.

Question 20

What is the future of religion? There has been a global increase in religiosity, even while the new century has begun with materialism, greed, and violence. What does this suggest about humanity and religion? What is necessary for people to amicably co-habit the world?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the future of religion? There...

Quiz 13: Religion in the Twenty-First Century

__________ is the result of worldwide interconnection and urbanization.

The largest global religion is __________.

Complex technologies, globalization, urbanization, bureaucratization, and rationality have produced the values collectively known as __________.

The willingness of people of all religions to meet, explore their differences, and appreciate and find enrichment in each other's ways to the divine is known as __________.

The religious perspective that one's own faith is the only true way is called __________.

__________ conferences are an interfaith initiative that bring people of different religions together to discuss their agreements and disagreements.

Barack Obama gave a landmark speech in Cairo to address the political tensions between the west and __________.

The goal of religious pluralism is __________.

The ethical principle of the Golden Rule is found in

In Northern Ireland, interfaith efforts have attempted to directly address conflict between __________.

The most important value of capitalist economics is __________.

The new "Arab Spring" governments will __________.

The United States has the largest percentage of church-going people in the industrialized world.

New Age religion dominates the world today.

Inclusivism describes the approach whereby one's own religious system is seen as spacious enough to encompass all others.

Universalism refers to the religious study of the universe.

Secular issues such as HIV/AIDS, poverty, climate change, and global recession are typically not areas of concern for religious communities.

According to the Roman Catholic Church, contraception may be subject to religious guidelines even within marriage.

All religions teach that one should not lie, steal, or hurt others.

What is the future of religion? There has been a global increase in religiosity, even while the new century has begun with materialism, greed, and violence. What does this suggest about humanity and religion? What is necessary for people to amicably co-habit the world?