Comparative Religions Flashcards
(44 cards)
List three sacred cows of denominational Christians or cultists.
- The Doctrine of the Trinity
- A different God
- A different Prophet
List two benefits of studying other religions.
- We will first have to examine ourselves
2. Next we will have to define our purpose
Give two ways some cultists rebuke, challenge and inspire us.
- The Muslims faithfulness to prayer
2. The Buddhists dignified self-discipline
Match the correct words with each statement from the 4-fold definition of “Cult”
- A religious sect centred upon a ________ ________ or docrine.
- A cohesive group of people devoted to beliefs or practices that the surrounding culture or society considers to be ________ _______ the mainstream
- The ________ of external religious practice and observance
- A ________ ________ that is false, exclusive, oppressive and dangerous.
- particular individual
- far outside
- totality
- religious group
What one doctrine sets us apart from denominational Christianity?
Trinitarianism
Name two Trinitarian views of Oneness Pentecostal Christians.
- Some think we are slightly confused, yet sincere and saved.
- Others think we are peculiar, legalistic, immature and saved.
Name three things we cling to in order to call ourselves “Apostolics.”
- We want to worship the Apostle’s God
- We want to teach the Apostle’s gospel
- We want to live the Apostle’s lifestyle
Quote and memorise the class definition of the word “Cult.”
Asystem of false doctrine that does not abide by standard historic religious beliefs
Give an example of each of the three different categories of cults:
- Fringe
- Pseudo
- Orthodox
- Islam
- Catholics
- Baptists
Describe the three categories of Christian Cults
- Fringe: Jesus is recognised as a real man, maybe a prophet.
- Pseudo: Jesus is recognised as a very important man.
- Orthodox: Jesus is recognised as a deity, though confused.
Describe three of the extra-Biblical authorities of cults.
Creeds, Popes and Prophets
Who began the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Charles Taze Russell
On which wonder of the world did Charles Taze Russell base his calculations?
Great Pyramid of Giza
Name three major changes Judge Rutherford enacted in his reign of JW’s.
a. Denounced Russell’s pyramid prophecy schemes
b. Changed the doctrine of Christ’s return of 1914 to 1921.
c. Name was changed to Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1931
What is the name of the book that Nathan Knorr was responsible for?
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
What do the JW’s believe concerning how many shall be saved?
144,000
What do the JW’s believe concerning what happens to the wicked?
They are annihilated
What did the JW’s prophecy would happen on the following dates:
1914, 1918, 1925, 1941 and 1975
The Battle of Armageddon
What do the JW’s believe concerning what is God’s personal name?
Jehovah
What do the JW’s believe concerning who Jesus is?
The first man that Jehovah God brought forth
Who started the Mormons?
Joseph Smith
Which four historical figures supposedly visited Joseph Smith?
a. God the Father
b. Jesus Christ
c. Moroni
d. John the Baptist
What do Mormons believe concerning American Indians
Essentially, that the American Indians are lost Jews
In what year was the Book of Mormon published and the Mormon church founded?
1830
