Chapter 1 Vocab

Question 1

The relationship between god and humans that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices: creed, cult, and code

Answer 1

Religion

Question 2

Relating to or proceeding directly from god

Answer 2

Divine

Question 3

The 46 books of the Bible that record the history of salvation from creation through the old alliance or covenant with Israel l, in preparation for the appearance of Christ as savior of the world

Answer 3

Old Testament

Question 4

An indifference to religion and a belief that religion should be excluded from civil affairs and public education

Answer 4

Secularism

Question 5

A person who believes in a personal and provident god

Answer 5

Theist

Question 6

A person who denies in theory and/or practice that god exists

Answer 6

Atheist

Question 7

A person who practices a foe of atheism that often expresses and indifference to the search for god

Answer 7

Agnostic

Question 8

The knowledge of the existence of god and his basic attributes that can be derived by human reason while reflecting on the created order

Answer 8

Natural Revelation

Question 9

Sacred scripture; the books that contain the truth of god’s revelation and were composed by human writers inspired by the Holy Spirit

Answer 9

Bible

Question 10

A title officially conferred on a saint by the pope or by a general council declaring that person to be holy, wise, learned, an therefore a source of sound theological teaching for the church

Answer 10

Doctor of the church