Test 4 Flashcards

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How does the Humanist Manifesto explain where the universe and man came from?

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Man emerged from the universe and is still evolving. The universe was self-existing, not created.

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What is impossible to do when “I” is the center of ones life?

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Make your life meaningful by something that transcends you.

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What is the manner in which the philosophy of secular humanism responds to the concept of “evil”?

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What are the two primary consequences of believing in the concept of evolutionary biology?

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No ultimate foundation for ethics and no life after death.

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Every sin that besets us can be traced back to our belief in what?

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A lie.

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Model by? Entitled?

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Maslow, Hierarchy of needs.

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Model:

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Self actualization
Self-esteem
Social
Safety
Physiology
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Who is the instructor of the truth project?

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Tackett

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Who is one of feh signers of the Humanist Manifesto and influenced government schooling in the United States?

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Dewey

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The individual who criticized secular morality by stating that virtue is in only pleasing themselves and defining good as being loyal to only oneself.

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Dalrymple

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The individual who state that “the cosmos is all there is, or ever was, or ever will be.”

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Sagan

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The individual who stated that the chains which keep humanity in bondage if organized religion.

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Rousseau

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The individual who stated that the only way to make your life meaningful was to believe in something that transcends yourself.

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Dalrymple

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The philosopher who believed that truth is to be derived from the pursuit of high or lofty ideals.

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Plato

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The philosopher who believed that truth is to be derived from observation.

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Aristotle

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Jesus came into the world to.

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Bring grace and truth.

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The year that the first Humanist Manifesto was written?

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1933

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The governmental system that grew out of the manifesto written by Karl Marx and Engels promoting the elimination of religion.

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Communism

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The governmental system rejected by the humanist Manifesto.

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Communism

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The governmental system promoted by the Humanist Manifesto.

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Capitalism

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The Humanist Manifesto stated that traditional religion.

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Gave people false hopes.

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What is the philosophy that states there is no absolute truth from which we can determine right from wrong?

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The cosmic battle.

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The belief that matter is the only reality.

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Materialism

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The belief that there really isn’t any real knowledge - there are only reactions to stimuli.

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Determinism

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The belief that the ultimate meaning in life is to pursue pleasure and avoid pain.
Hedonism
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The belief that there are no absolutes.
Relativism
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The belief that our human beings are both physical and spiritual beings.
Dualism
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The belief that knowledge only comes from scientific study.
Naturalism
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What is revealed behind every truth claim of God?
The character of God.
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What is the primary reason that we do not hear from God?
We don't belong to God.
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What is the name given to the naturalistic worldview in which all things are enclosed with the natural physical world?
The cosmic cube.
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According to Romans 12:2, our life cannot change until our ___ change.
Minds
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What does the Humanist Manifesto promote as the "needs of humanity?"
Personal satisfaction.
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A comprehensive set of truth claims that purports to paint a picture of reality.
Worldview
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The ability to understand the perspective of others so you can relate to them in a loving manner.
Empathy
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A transcendent norm of behavior (what ought to be) is known as?
Ethics
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How people behave (what is) is known as their ___?
Morals
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The cosmic battle, the battle between the?
Spirit of truth vs. spirit of lies.
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``` ___ vs. division Diversity vs. ___ Roles vs. ___ ___ vs. blame ___ vs. rebellion Delegation vs. ___ Freedom vs. ___ ```
``` Unity Unification Jealousy Responsibility Authority Tyranny Bondage ```
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The cosmic battle within, which is a battle between the ___ vs. ___.
Holy Spirit, sinful nature.
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``` Holy Spirit •Truth: Based upon ___ •Essence: Made in ___ •Moral state: We are ___ •Need: ```
Gods word Image of God Fallen and sinful Redemption
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``` Sinful nature •Cosmic cube: Based upon ___ •Essence: We are a ___ •Moral state: We are ___ •Need: To save ___ by ___ ourselves ```
Secular humanism Cosmic accident Basically good Ourselves, finding
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What are three character traits that are observed when an individual is living by the Spirit of Truth?
Logical, consistent, and trustworthy.
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What are three character traits that are observed when an individual is living by the Spirit of Lies?
Illogical, inconsistent, and ever-changing.
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What three examples do the writers of the Humanist Manifesto use as examples of "advancements" of humanity in order to conclude that a "new statement" is required about the "means and purpose of religion."
Larger understanding of the universe, scientific achievements, and deeper appreciation of brotherhood.
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What are the two primary reasons that the Humanist Manifesto has found an acceptable audience in western civilization?
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What are the ways that the Humanist Manifesto states that humans will no longer face the crises and problems of life?
Sentimental hopes, false hopes, and wishful thinking.
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