Humanism test Flashcards
(90 cards)
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- When the authors wrote that there is now a time to stop “mere revision of traditional attitudes” due to cultural advancements, they were referring to culture clashes with organized religion. Who were the two individuals given as an example that clashed with the Catholic Church:
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: Galileo & Martin Luther
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- On whose writings did the US Declaration of Independence based their idea of “inalienable human rights that come from our Creator” upon?
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John Locke
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- Who wrote Democracy in America?
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? de Alexis Tocqueville
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- What Manifesto promoting the community of man and the elimination of religious influence was written by authors Marx and Engel in 1848?
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? Communist Manisfesto
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- What influential text was published in 1859?
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Darwin’s Origin of Species
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- Who wrote Two Treatises of Government?
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John Locke
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- Which US Supreme Court Justice supported the concept of Sociological Jurisprudence when ruling on cases?
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? Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
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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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- Who was the US President during the Progressive Era that influenced changes in the American Culture?
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Woodrow Wilson
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- What was the name of the famous liberal lawyer who argued in defense of teaching evolution in schools, during the famous trial in the era of cultural change?
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? Clarence Darrow
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- What was the name of the famous lawyer and former presidential candidate who argued the case in support of the law to not allow the teaching evolution in schools, during the famous trial in the era of cultural change?
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? William Jennings Bryan
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- Who created the theory of the “Hierarchy of Needs” that he presented in 1943
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. Abraham Maslow
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In which era were the individuals mentioned above clash with the Catholic Church?
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? 1500s
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- Where did the Declaration of Independence state that the rights of humans come from?
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god
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- The person who wrote Democracy in America observed that in America there is “a connection between ____ and __, whereas in France they are marching in opposite directions.”
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religion and liberty
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- How did the writers of the US Constitution include an understanding of Christianity into the structure of the document?
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Due to their understanding of original sin, they understood the need to balance powers
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- What is significant about the founding educational purpose of collegiate institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc. and the private boarding high schools such as Groton.
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Founded to teach the Truth of God
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- Law in America was originally taught as being based upon God’s ___ law.
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natural
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- This was considered the __ Method.
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blackstone
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- In 1870 teaching on law in America changed, when Langdell became the president at __.
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harvard
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- The new method was based upon the ___ Method
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case study
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- What did this new method teach?
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Law evolves over time, therefore past cases can be used to view growth and make new rulings
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- What is Sociological Jurisprudence?
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? The law of society changes as the culture of society changes
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- morals is how people behave (what is).
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.
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25. _ethics__ is a transcendent norm of behavior (what ought to be).
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26. _empathy__ is the ability to understand the perspective of others..
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_Formal Wordview_____ is a comprehensive set of truth claims that purports to paint a picture of reality.
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28. What is the comprehensive set of truth claims taught at MVCS
Christianity
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31. Why is the Humanist Manifesto a document of faith?
Its basic claims of authority are based upon beliefs that cannot be scientifically proven – only theorized upon
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32. The Humanist Manifesto was part of the _Progressive_ Era of cultural change in America
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35. What was the name of the law that made it illegal to teach evolution in Tennessee schools?
butler act
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36. What were the two significant events that led to the writing of the second Humanist Manifesto?
Continual War / Roe v Wade
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37. What is the quote from the second Humanist Manifesto that illustrates their foundational beliefs?
“No deity will save us – we must save ourselves”
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39. According to Humanists, man is basically what?
good
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40. According to Humanists, relief from the personal and societal problems, AND the meaning to life comes from where?
satisfying ones desires
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41. What were the two primary reasons why the ideas in the Humanist Manifesto found an acceptable audience in Western Civilization?
Appeals to inherent sinful nature / Appeals to the desire to not be under the authority of organized religion
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42. What makes the Humanist Manifesto a religious document?
? It has a set of principles and values that individuals are to adhere to by faith
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43. Humanism believes that who is responsible for the realization of an individual’s dreams and achievements?
humans themselves
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45. Humanism rejects dualism, which is:___
:___the belief in body, soul, and spirit contained in oneself
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46. Humanism believes that the universe was __self-existing__ and was not _created__
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47. How does the Humanist Manifesto explain where man came from?
? Man emerged from nature
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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”?
48. __Original Sin___
| 49. __Redemption from Sin through the death & resurrection of Jesus Christ___
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What two methods does the Humanist Manifesto promote when an individual is “determining existence and the value of any and all realities”?
Use intelligent inquiry___
| 51. __Make an assessment of how it relates to human needs___
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52. The Humanist Manifesto states that “religion must formulate its hopes and plans in the light of the ____ ___ and ___.”
scientific spirit and method
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53. What is being transferred when the Humanist Manifesto makes the abovementioned claim?
Transferring authority of “religion” from God to human’s faith in scientific discoveries
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54. Humanists do not believe that the value of an individual’s self-worth can be found in a relationship with God through __ or ___?
worship or prayer
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55. Humanists believe that the value of an individual’s self-worth is to be found in relationships with __
other humans
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56. Humanists believe that traditional religion gives individuals false ___ and wishful ___.
hope and thinking
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57. 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
b. Human’s scientific achievements
c. Human’s deeper appreciation of brotherhood
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58. The Humanist Manifesto states that religion is to meet which two needs of humanity?
a. Adequate social goals
| b. Personal satisfaction
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59. How does the Humanist Manifesto believe that humans can come to a “complete realization of the human personality?”
Through the fulfillment of oneself in the here and now
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60. 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
| b. Make a co-operative effort to create social well-being
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61. How does Christianity believe individuals are to express their “religious emotions?
love god and others
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The Humanist Manifesto states that man will learn to face the crises of life in the following two manners – what academic disciplines does each term represent:
62. Naturalness _Science__
| 63. Probability__Math_
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64. 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
b. Unreal hopes
c. Wishful thinking
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65. 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
| b. Supported by custom
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66. 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.”
welfare system
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69. The Humanist Manifesto states that all associations and institutions exist for what purpose?
Fulfillment of human life
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The purpose of the Hierarchy of Needs is the underlying belief that:
1. Humans are basically good
| 2. Humans all have flaws that can be corrected so they live the way they desire
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70. What are the 5 levels of the Hierarchy of Needs
a. Self-Actualization
b. Self-Esteem
c. Social Connections
d. Safety (Emotional, Physical, Intellectual)
e. Physiological Needs
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71. What is the logical fallacy built into the Hierarchy of Needs?
a. A self-centered focus on improvement, won’t suddenly produce an enlightened individual who will serve in the improvement of others instead of continuing to improve oneself
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1. What is the “remnant” described by Paul in Romans 11?
Those who know the Word of God and are called to share it with everyone
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2. Under what criteria is the remnant chosen?
By the grace of God
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3. What is the false god of the Old Testament that Paul warns against worshipping?
Baal
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4. What are the two ways that Paul describes those who find themselves in a “spirit of stupor
Blind and Deaf
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5. What is the manner discussed in class to turn your emotions/problems/situations into ACTION that follows God’s call love others.
By viewing the situation as an OPPORTUNITY of what God wants you to do
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6. What does Paul use as a metaphor to describe how to stay connected to God through Jesus?
ingrafted branches
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7. In light of this connection, what is considered to be the sternness of God described in Romans 11:22?
That there will be consistent consequences when choosing wrong behavior
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8. And what is the kindness of God in Romans 11:22?
A new opportunity each day to choose right behavior
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9. What does irrevocable mean?
it can not be taken away
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Whoever loves discipline, loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid”.
proverbs 12:1
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
.” Proverbs 1:7
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1. In Romans 12:1 what is described as being a living sacrifice for God
? Offering our bodies and minds
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2. In Romans 12:2 it states "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world" - what is the pattern of this world?
To be self-centered
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3. In Romans 12:2, Paul states that you will be transformed by the renewing of what
your mind
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4. In Romans 12:1-2, the lesson that Paul teaches is that you will be able to do what ACT when you are renewed?
Test and approve God’s Will
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5. What is the threefold way God’s will is described in Romans 12:2?
Good, pleasing and perfect
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6. In Romans 12:3-8, why does Paul use the human body to describe the spiritual gifts that each of us have?
To show that each of us are uniquely valuable and each of us have a unique role to play (for instance the ear’s job isn’t to smell, the eye’s job isn’t to hear, etc.)
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*******Additional Teaching on BODY of CHRIST concept above – be able to explain how this teaching is illustrated in the “Fabric of Society” lecture that was discussed.********
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9. In Romans 12:5, what does Paul state that each member of our body belongs to?
one another
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10. Once you have decided to trust God’s will, what is the three-pronged continual process God has provided for the purpose of your life?
a. Identify – identify the gifts and talents God has given us
b. Sharpen – Develop the gifts and talents God has given us
c. Apply – Use our gifts and talents to meet the needs of the age
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11. What is meant by love that must be “sincere” in Romans 12:9
? Real, not phony or to make it “look like” you really care so that you will be considered “good”
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12. What are six (6) of the ways that Paul describes “sincere love” in Romans 12:9-11? NOTE: This is what a person who has been “transformed by the renewing of their mind” looks like:
a. Hate what is evil
b. Cling to what is good
c. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love
d. Honor one another above yourselves
e. Never be lacking in zeal
f. Keep your spiritual fervor in serving the Lord
g. Share with people in need
h. Practice hospitality (allow someone to come into your “life” not just your home)
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13. In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be joyful in:
hope
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14. In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be patient in:
affliction
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15. In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be faithful in:
prayer
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16. In Romans 12:13, Paul teaches that relief from dwelling on our problems and worries is found in what action?
Sharing with people in need and practicing hospitality
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17. Why do the actions in Romans 12:13 release us from dwelling in problems and worry?
Because we are focused on others instead of ourselves
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18. In Romans 12:20, why are you "heaping burning coals" on your enemy if you feed them or give them something to drink?
Because they are expecting you to compete, argue, or judge them…
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19. How does Romans 12 teach us to overcome evil?
with good
