Bible Test Flashcards
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Does Secularism A. claim credit for the best aspects of the Western world and blame Christianity for the worst or B. credit both secular and religious contributions equally for the development of Western society?
A
Summarize the Secularist Worldview
- Atheistic and materialistic
- Advocates for a public society free from religious influence
- Relies on science instead of faith or the supernatural
- Focuses on progress and improvement of life, through human effort and knowledge instead of divine intervention
Secularism blames Christianity for which of the following:
1. The collapse of the Roman Empire
2. The Dark ages in Europe
Both
__________ is biased, misleading, and/or manipulating information disseminated with the goal of persuading an opinion and influencing action toward a particular position or cause
1. Propaganda
2. Journalism
3. Education
- Propoganda
Secularism is primarily concerned with which of the following?
Look for key terms like “current age” and “human beings” to understand what secularism emphasizes, secularists focus on the here and now instead of a concept of eternity
Secularism believes that religion ___________ have an influence on education and government
Should Not
__________ is the idea that only the physical world exists
1. Dualism
2. Materialism
3. Idealism
- Materialism
What common concerns do Christians and Secularists share about popular culture in America?
1.Decline of intellectualism in society.
2. Popular culture is filled with mind-numbing, and filled with shallow entertainment.
3. Prevents people from engaging in critical thinking or reflection.
4. Lack of intellect and morals.
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were both religious __________.
Deists
Which of the following were prominent Secular Humanists?
John Dewey, Francis Crick, and B.F. Skinner.
J.D.: Signed the updated manifesto in 1973. Early pioneer in DNA research.
Francis: Signed the updates manifesto in 1973. A famed phycologist.
John: Father of American public education. Wrote and signed the Humanist Manifesto with Roy Wood Sellars.
The Primary document detailing the beliefs and agenda of Secular Humanism is called the _____________.
Humanist Manifesto.
Secular Humanism is most dominant in which of the following American institutions?
Humanities and Social Sciences. Almost all of the teachers don’t believe in God, aren’t sure about it, or believe but don’t live out His commandments. These people influence kids and what they learn in that class. (Government)
Secularism is a way of seeing the world without appealing to what?
Religion.
Secularism began as a political theory and remains primarily political.
But is now a comprehensive worldview.
Why should secularism be considered a religious worldview?
It is defined as a set of beliefs addressing its ultimate questions. It doesn’t need to address supernatural things for it to be a religion. It answers the basic questions of out cause, the universe, nature, and our purpose.
The theory of evolution has significant implications for what other area of life?
Evolution influences out morality, how we treat each other, and what we do when there is a problem. Evolution developed our minds, bodies, societies, etc. in sociology.
