Question 1

In order for a statement to be meaningful, Flew claims that the denial of the statement must be

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Flew's criterion of falsifiability states that a statement is meaningful if and only if it is possible to conceive of a situation in which the statement would be false.

Question 2

Russell opens his essay in the text by saying that his view on religion is the same as that of

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Russell's view on religion aligns with that of Lucretius, who was known for his materialistic and skeptical approach to religion, similar to Russell's own philosophical stance.

Question 3

According to Russell, the worst feature of Christianity is

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Russell criticized Christianity for its repressive attitude toward sex, which he believed led to unnecessary guilt and suffering.

Question 4

What were the principal problems that plagued Augustinus before he experienced his religious vision. How did his vision allow him to resolve these problems?

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Question 5

Carefully describe Augustinus' religious vision. What did his vision tell him about his own existence and about the existence of God? Critically evaluate this vision from your own religious standpoint.

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Question 6

Compare and contrast Black Elk's vision with the vision of Augustinus. How did the conclusions that Black Elk drew from his vision differ from the conclusions that Augustinus drew from his?

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Question 7

Identify and explain four basic beliefs of Native American spirituality. How do these beliefs compare with/differ from your own spiritual or religious beliefs?

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Question 8

Carefully summarize Aquinas' five arguments for the existence of God. Then critically evaluate the validity or effectiveness of these arguments.

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Question 9

Compare and contrast Augustinus' views on the nature and existence of God with Aquinas' views. Which of their positions comes closer to your own views on the nature and existence of God? Explain your answer.

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Question 10

Name the person who Kierkegaard identifies as the ideal religious hero. Why, according to Kierkegaard, does this person represent the ideal religious hero? Do you agree with Kierkegaard on this point? Why or why not?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast Kierkegaard's account of the basis of religious belief with Black Elk's account. Which of their accounts comes closer to your own thinking on this matter? Explain your answer.

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Question 12

Carefully explain Buber's distinction between an I-It relationship and an I-Thou relationship. Then describe a human interaction or encounter that exemplifies an I-It relationship, and an interaction or encounter that exemplifies an I-Thou relationship.

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Question 13

Compare and contrast Buber's views on the nature of religious belief with the views of Kierkegaard. How does each of their views compare with/differ from your own views on this matter?

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Question 14

Carefully describe three of Gutiérrez's criticisms of the Church. What are some of the suggestions that Gutiérrez makes for reforming the Church?

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Question 15

What, according to Gutiérrez, constitutes the true nature of Christianity? Briefly explain the two Biblical themes that he uses to justify his interpretation of Christianity.

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Question 16

Describe three essential differences between witchcraft and Christianity. What, according to Starhawk, were the basic reasons that the Church persecuted witches?

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Question 17

Explain the nature and significance of the coven, as well as the nature and significance of magic, in the religion of witchcraft. Why do craft rituals take place in a circle?

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Question 18

Carefully explain Feuerbach's theory on the origin of religious beliefs? However, according to Feuerbach do certain religious beliefs come to dominate human existence?

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Question 19

What, according to Feuerbach, is the nature of the relationship between God and humanity? How does he believe that this relationship was established? Do you agree with what Feuerbach says about this relationship? Why or why not?

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Question 20

Explain carefully what James means by the "will to believe." When, according to James, are we justified in employing the will to believe?

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Quiz 6: Religion