Religion Chapter 1

Question 1

The relationship between God and humans that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices: creed, cult, and code. This expresses itself in worship and service to God and by extension to all people and all creation.

Answer 1

Religion

Question 2

Religions that believe there is only one God, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three great monotheistic world religions

Answer 2

Monotheistic

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Secularism

Question 4

The sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve that resulted in their loss of original holiness and justice and their becoming subject to sin and death. It also describes the fallen state of human nature into which all generations of people are born. Christ Jesus came to save us from Original Sin.

Answer 4

Original Sin

Question 5

A vice contrary to the virtue of religion that directs us away from what we owe to God in justice

Answer 5

Irreligion

Question 6

A person who denies the existence of God

Answer 6

Atheist

Question 7

A practical judgment of reason that helps a person decide the goodness or sinfulness of an action or attitude. It is the subjective norm of morality we must form properly and then follow.

Answer 7

Conscience

Question 8

The belief that God’s existence cannot be known

Answer 8

Agnosticism

Question 9

Religions that believe in the existence of many gods and goddesses

Answer 9

Polytheistic