Quiz Chapter 2

Question 1

Assumption

Answer 1

a statement that is taken for granted or a hypothesis that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn.

Question 2

Belief

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Chaos

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Design

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Existential

Answer 5

related or belonging to the concept, state or fact of being.

Question 6

Fact

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Intentional

Answer 7

something purposely meant to be done or brought about.

Question 8

Mind-set

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Mystical

Answer 9

of, relating to, or stemming from a spiritual reality or import not apparent to the intelligence or external senses.

Question 10

Premise

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Rational

Answer 11

proceeding or derived from conclusions, judgments, or inferences based on observable facts.

Question 12

Reality

Answer 12

the quality or state of being that is actual or true and exists independent of all other things and from which all other things derive.

Question 13

Spiritual

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Faith related to patterns

Answer 14

Faith related to patterns derives from facts and the assumptions we make about those facts.

Question 15

Faith related to intention

Answer 15

Faith related to intention, while incorporating some observable facts, relies much more on assumptions, intuition, and beliefs.

Question 16

Hearing

Answer 16

Ears. This is what most of us think of when we try to define hearing. It involves actually listening to a message that is audibly delivered to you.

Eyes. You may not have thought about it in this way, but you not only “see” with your eyes, you also “hear” with your eyes. When you read something or see something happen, it often conveys some level of meaning (a message) to you.

Thoughts. When you enter the realm of reflective thought, you will often “hear” ideas emerge from these thoughts—messages.

Question 17

Reflecting

Answer 17

Knowledge. Does what I’ve heard match with established information and truth?
 This does not mean that what you heard might be some discovery never before encountered. But even when that is the case, that discovery still should be examined through the lens of what is already known to be true. For example, a pronouncement that gravity will discontinue as a force in two years should be looked at with a healthy degree of skepticism. Too much current knowledge argues against that prediction.
 While this Body of Knowledge includes scientific and historical knowledge, it also includes philosophical and religious knowledge.

Wisdom. Does what I’ve heard coincide with the understanding of mainstream society throughout ancient and recent history?
 This does not mean that all new ideas are unacceptable. It basically means the past is a key to interpreting the present and predicting the future. For instance, a sudden contention that murder is now an acceptable premise would be rejected based on the long‐standing traditions of most civilized societies to the contrary.
 Again, the role of religion would come into play.

Reason. Does what I’ve heard make sense?
 Sometimes you don’t need to check something out against knowledge or traditions. Sometimes it is just plain illogical and doesn’t make sense. You don’t need to waste your time trying to evaluate the wisdom of someone trying to establish a cult on the new idea that up is down and down is up.
 The same thing holds true in the world of religion. It is illogical to establish a faith on the claim that evil is good and good is evil.

Experience. Does what I’ve heard work?
 You might consider this the laboratory factor. Try it out. Sometimes things sound reasonable, fit with tradition, and seem to be based on solid theory, but in the end they just plain don’t work.
 Put religious ideas to the same test. Somewhere along the way they need to work if they are truly valid.

Question 18

Life Calling Model

Answer 18

Foundational Values:
Faith/Character/Service

Unique Design:
Strengths/passions/experiences

Personal Mission:
Needs/Vision/Action

The first main component of the Life Calling Model is Foundational Values. The first element of this values component focuses on our faith.

Question 19

Noun-Action

Answer 19

Describe as clearly as you can what you believe right now concerning the pattern of the universe and whether or not there is an intentional design behind the pattern of the universe. Be careful to describe what is truly your belief rather than someone else’s.

Question 20

Verb Action

Answer 20

Continually pursue activities of exploration that will expand your understanding of the pattern of the universe and that will help explain why you believe what you be- lieve. Here are some possible sources that can help you:
• Science can help you learn how to explore the pattern of the universe using an objective methodology.
• Philosophy can help you develop critical thinking that will enable you to develop conclusions based on cause-to-e ect logic and help you learn how to develop conclusions based on what you encounter in life.
• Religion 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.
• Read works found in classic literature. Here you can learn how some of the greatest minds in history have struggled with uncertainty about their personal place in the universe.
• Talk to other people about these issues, especially people you respect. Don’t be afraid, however, to include people who disagree with you.
• Pursue spirituality on a mystical and personal level, as well as on a rational level.