Ch. 2.1 - Q2

Question 1

a personal creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence.

Answer 1

Foundational Values

Question 2

a fundamental, primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived and interpreted.

Answer 2

Mind Set

Question 3

a state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization.

Answer 3

Chaos

Question 4

of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature.

Answer 4

Spiritual

Question 5

a truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened.

Answer 5

Fact

Question 6

something purposely meant to be done or brought about.

Answer 6

Intentional

Question 7

a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds.

Answer 7

Premise

Question 8

mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth, actuality, or validity of something.

Answer 8

Belief

Question 9

basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls function or development.

Answer 9

Design

Question 10

a statement that is taken for granted.

Answer 10

Assumption

Question 11

what we believe about why we exist.

Answer 11

Existential premises

Question 12

Explain the concept of innocence lost?

Answer 12

The realization in one’s life that the world is often mean, dishonest, unfair, etc. one has to decide how to protect themselves from fears real and imagined

Question 13

Who was the author referenced in the lecture regarding the concept of innocence lost?

Answer 13

Tolstoy

Question 14

What is the significance of this quote; “Faith is more adequately recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience”?

Answer 14

Being aware of yourself - asking yourself why you do what you do and finding patterns in your actions, thoughts, and words to discover what you believe and put your faith in.

Question 15

Who is the author of this quote?

Answer 15

Parks

Question 16

the three components of faith

Answer 16

Facts
Assumptions
Beliefs

Question 17

List the three existential questions that require humans to have faith and become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose.

Answer 17

How did I come into existence?
Why do I exist?
Where does my existence lead?

Question 18

What is the consequence of responding to these questions with “opt out” answers such as “nothing”, “I don’t care” or the avoidance of answering them at all?

Answer 18

Their search for a Life Calling and overriding purpose to their life is over, because according to their response they have none, and/or classes such as this (and the Life Calling Model) are pointless

Question 19

Did Activity 2.1 - Clarifying Your Faith Using Noun-Actions - provide insight for you? Explain.

Answer 19

P

Question 20

The _______ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the beliefs we hold as “true”.

Answer 20

Noun

Question 21

The _______ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience.

Answer 21

Verb

Question 22

_______ can help you learn how to explore the pattern of the universe using an objective methodology.

Answer 22

Science

Question 23

_______ can help you develop critical thinking that will enable you to develop conclusions based on cause-to-effect logic and help you learn how to develop conclusions based on what you encounter in life.

Answer 23

Philosophy

Question 24

________ can help you explore these deeper questions from a more mystical approach. It can also help you explore how others have worked through this subject.

Answer 24

Religion

Question 25

Read works found in _________. Here you can learn how some of the greatest minds in history have struggled with uncertainty about their personal place in the universe.

Answer 25

classic literature

Question 26

Talk to other people about these issues, especially people you ________. Don’t be afraid, however, to include people who __________ with you.

Answer 26

respect; disagree

Question 27

Pursue spirituality on a _______ and _________ level, as well as on a ________ level.

Answer 27

mystical; personal; rational

Question 28

List the three benefits of studying patterns in our lives

Answer 28

Predicted
Observed
Measured

Question 29

Contrast the faith and worldviews given in the text:
SUPERNATURALIST vs. NATURALIST (devoid of God)

Answer 29

intentional creation (origins) random chance
deliberate design (blueprint) accidental pattern
unique purpose (guidance) chaotic possibilities
permanent place (results) temporary niche
response to life-calling (choice) best guess

Question 30

How does the permanent nature of God contrast with the temporary nature of man?

Answer 30

God is ALWAYS consistent in His Divine Nature and Eternal Power. His KNOWLEDGE is UNIVERSAL and His Love for us and principles contained in Scripture NEVER FAIL. Man’s nature centers on self-benefit and thus looking to ourselves and others is inconsistent - it depends upon the LIMITED reality of me and experience.

Question 31

Wisdom on how to make decisions that will impact the future for ourselves and others is found where?

Answer 31

The spiritual realm

Question 32

List the verse: “God does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.”

Answer 32

1 Samuel 16:7

Question 33

How are patterns and the purpose for your life connected - in understanding of how our values, behaviors, and how we spend our time related to our past, present and future?

Answer 33

Patterns (when studied) can provide you valuable feedback on which areas you excel at, which you need help from others in, and what changes you need make in your life. Your PRESENT state of being is related to the values you’ve held in the PAST - from which you had a faith in the FUTURE.