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Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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a personal creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence

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Foundational values

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a fundamental, primary mental a tude from which all other aspects of existence are derived & interpreted

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Mind set

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

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Chaos

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4
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of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature.

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Spiritual

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5
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a truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened.

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Fact

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6
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something purposely meant to be done or brought about.

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Intentional

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

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Premise

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

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Belief

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

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Design

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10
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a statement that is taken for granted.

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Assumption

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11
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what we believe about why we exist.

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Existential premise

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12
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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.”

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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.

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13
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Who is the author of this quote?

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Sharon Parks

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14
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List the three components of faith:

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  • faith
  • assumptions
  • beliefs
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15
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List the three existential questions that require humans to have faith & become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose

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How did I come into existence?

Why do I exist?
Where does my existence lead?

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16
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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?

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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

17
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List the three factors that impact our philosophical formation of faith:

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-Cultural Background
-Conclusions we have drawn from our own observations
-Personal encounters with mystical experiences that take place beyond the realm of objective observation and explanation

18
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Complete the following descriptions of faith:

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-The __Noun__ -ac on of faith: Faith is recognized as the beliefs we hold as “true”.
-The __Verb__ -ac on of faith: Faith is recognized as the ac vity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive
dimensions of our experience.

19
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____ can help you learn how to explore the pattern of the universe using an objective methodology

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Science

20
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____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.

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Philosophy

21
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____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.

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Religion

22
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No matter if a person is religious or an atheist, everyone has to have faith to support what they believe.

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True

23
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List the three benefits of studying patterns in our lives:

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  • Observed (what you have done)
  • Measured (was it posi ve/nega ve
  • Predicted(reinforceposi ve)
24
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How does the permanent nature of God contrast with the temporary nature of man?

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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.

25
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Wisdom on how to make decisions that will impact the future for ourselves and others is found where?

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The spiritual realm

26
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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.”

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1 Samuel 16:7

27
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How are patterns and the purpose for your life connected - in understanding of how our values, behaviors, and how we spend our me related to our past, present and future?

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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.

28
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Compare and contrast the viewpoints on the detention of “BEAUTY” between a Supernaturalist and a Naturalist

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Supernaturalist: Values the God-created inward qualities of humans
Naturalist: Values the outward physical form and personali es of human

29
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Where Jesus said to the father regarding his sick child “if you can believe, all things are possible” and the father
honestly responded “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

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Mark 9

30
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“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients
were commended for. By faith we understand the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made
out of what was visible.”

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Hebrews 11:1-3

31
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“We live by faith, not by sight.”

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2 Corinthians 5:7

32
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“since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly
seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

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Romans 1:20

33
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First, Faith correlates to what we _____ for.
Secondly, Faith correlates to our _____about what has happened. Thirdly, Faith is ____ in what we are trying to _____ right now.

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  • hope
  • certainty
  • active
  • understand
34
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What are the four parts of the Faith-Strengthening Cycle from Ac vity 2.2?

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Hearing
Practicing
Reflecting
Learning

35
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During the time of reflection, what are the four key areas where you need to ask important questions:

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Knowledge
Reason
Wisdom
Experience

36
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When learning, what two abilities will begin to emerge out of this evaluation, providing better discernment and more confidence

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Understand patterns

Acquire information

37
Q

While practicing, taking actions will continue to _____ and _____ your faith

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Grow

Strengthen

38
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What is the choice that you have to make when reflecting?

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What benefit is there for me in what I have just heard?

What is God trying to teach me in what I have just heard?

39
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Will your choice at reflecting change the effectiveness of the Cycle working?

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No

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