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Humanism Quiz Flashcards

1
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What influential text was published in 1859?

A

Darwin’s Origin of Species

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2
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He was one of the signors of the original Humanist Manifesto that was a philosopher and influenced government schooling
in America?

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John Dewey

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3
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How does the US Constitution Establishment Clause address the relationship between religion and government?

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Government cannot establish an official religion for the country
An official religion cannot be imposed upon the government

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4
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______________________ is a comprehensive set of truth claims that purports to paint a picture of reality

A

Formal worldview

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5
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What is the comprehensive set of truth claims taught at MVCS?

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Christianity

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6
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When was the original Humanist Manifesto written?

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1933

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7
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How many different versions of the Humanist Manifesto are there?

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3

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Why is the Humanist Manifesto a document of faith?

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Its basic claims of authority are based upon beliefs that cannot be scientifically proven – only theorized upon

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9
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The Humanist Manifesto was part of the ____________ Era of cultural change in America

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Progressive

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10
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What were the two significant events that led to the writing of the second Humanist Manifesto?

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Continual war/roe v wade

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What is the quote from the second Humanist Manifesto that illustrates their foundational beliefs?

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“No deity will save us - we must safe ourselves”

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12
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What term, describing humanism was dropped from the first to the second Humanist Manifesto?

A

Religious

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13
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According to Humanists, man is basically what?

A

Good

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14
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According to Humanists, relief from the personal and societal problems, AND the meaning to life comes from where?

A

Satisfying one’s desire

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15
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What were the two primary reasons why the ideas in the Humanist Manifesto found an acceptable audience in Western Civilization?

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Appeals to inherent sinful nature
Appeals to the desire to not be under the authority of organized religion

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16
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What makes the Humanist Manifesto a religious document?

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It has a set of principles and values that individuals are to
adhere to by faith

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17
Q

Humanism believes that who is responsible for the realization of an individual’s dreams and achievements?

A

Humana themselves

18
Q

Humanism puts it’s faith in man’s ___________ achievements

A

Scientific

19
Q

Humanism rejects dualism, which is:

A

The belief that the body, soul, and spirit are contained in oneself

20
Q

Humanism believes that the universe was ____________ and was not __________

A

Self-existing

Created

21
Q

How does the Humanist Manifesto explain where man came from?

A

Man emerged from nature

22
Q

What twofold process does the Humanist Manifesto reject when stating that it is “unacceptable (for) any supernatural or
cosmic guarantees of life” and that an individual is “determining existence and the value of any and all realities”?

A

Original Sin

Redemption from Sin through the death & resurrection of Jesus Christ

23
Q

What two methods does the Humanist Manifesto promote when an individual is “determining existence and the value of
any and all realities”?

A

Use intelligent inquiry
Make an assessment of how it relates to human needs

24
Q

The Humanist Manifesto states that “religion must formulate its hopes and plans in the light of the __________ ________ and _______.”

A

Scientific
Spirit
Method

25
Q

What is being transferred when the Humanist Manifesto makes the abovementioned claim?

A

Transferring authority of “religion” from God to human’s faith in scientific discoveries

26
Q

Humanists do not believe that the value of an individual’s self-worth can be found in a relationship with God through _______ or __________?

A

Worship

Prayer

27
Q

Humanists believe that the value of an individual’s self-worth is to be found in relationships with ___________

A

Other humans

28
Q

Humanists believe that traditional religion gives individuals false _________ and wishful _________

A

Hope

Thinking

29
Q

What three examples do the writers of the Humanist Manifesto called “advancements” to conclude that a new situation has
been created “which requires a new statement of the means and purposes of religion.”

A

Human’s larger understanding of the universe
Human’s scientific achievements
Human’s deeper appreciation of brotherhood

30
Q

The Humanist Manifesto states that religion is to meet which two needs of humanity?

A

Adequate social goals
Personal satisfaction

31
Q

How does the Humanist Manifesto believe that humans can come to a “complete realization of the human personality?”

A

Through the fulfillment of oneself in the here and now

32
Q

What does the Humanist Manifesto believe is the correct manner for humans to express their “religious emotions?”

A

Have a heightened sense of personal life
Make a co-operative effort to create social well-being

33
Q

How does Christianity believe individuals are to express their “religious emotions?”

A

Love God

Love others

34
Q

Naturalness

A

Science

35
Q

Probability

A

Math

36
Q

Furthermore, the Humanist Manifesto contrasts its claim on how to face the crises of life, by stating that it will “no longer” face crisis in which three manners?

A

Sentimental hopes
Unreal hopes
Wishful thinking

37
Q

What are the two ways advised in the Humanist Manifesto in order to ensure that man will face the crises of life in the way they have determined to be correct?

A

Fostered by education
Supported by custom

38
Q

What has been created in US Government that illustrates the following statement: “We assume the humanism will take the
path of social and mental hygiene.”

A

Welfare system

39
Q

What economic structure does the Humanist Manifesto promote?

A

Socialism

40
Q

What economic structure does the Humanist Manifesto reject?

A

Capitalism

41
Q

The Humanist Manifesto states that all associations and institutions exist for what purpose?

A

Fulfillment of human life

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