Question 1

Christians bring to a democratic society the element of __________, which is the dream of a better world.

Accepted Answer

A)  hope 
B)  optimism 
C)  nihilism 
D)  confidence 
A)  hope 
B)  optimism 
C)  nihilism 
D)  confidence

Question 2

Who believed that Christians should do anything they can to dispense with the state without threatening its existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peter 
B)  Paul 
C)  Jesus 
D)  Daniel 
A)  Peter 
B)  Paul 
C)  Jesus 
D)  Daniel

Question 3

In the United States, only __________ percent of people eligible to vote actually do so.

Accepted Answer

A)  40.7 
B)  60.2 
C)  56.8 
D)  29.9 
A)  40.7 
B)  60.2 
C)  56.8 
D)  29.9

Question 4

How did Jesus feel about the state and its role in the life of Christians? What evidence does the Bible provide about Jesus's attitude?

Accepted Answer

Jesus had a complex relationship with th

Question 5

Compare concepts of justice as presented by the American state and scripture. How are these concepts alike and different?

Accepted Answer

The concept of justice as presented by t

Question 6

The Christian perspective on the state was influenced by the Jewish attitude toward the __________ government.

Accepted Answer

A)  Israeli 
B)  Jordanian 
C)  Roman 
D)  Byzantine 
A)  Israeli 
B)  Jordanian 
C)  Roman 
D)  Byzantine

Question 7

A theocracy is a government by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  men 
B)  God 
C)  the community 
D)  a dictator 
A)  men 
B)  God 
C)  the community 
D)  a dictator

Question 8

The "inalienable rights" of the American citizenry were established by the founders in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Declaration of Independence 
B)  Bill of Rights 
C)  Articles of Confederation 
D)  Gettysburg Address 
A)  Declaration of Independence 
B)  Bill of Rights 
C)  Articles of Confederation 
D)  Gettysburg Address

Question 9

The concept of justice in American democracy presupposes __________ for all.

Accepted Answer

A)  rights 
B)  financial security 
C)  equality 
D)  access 
A)  rights 
B)  financial security 
C)  equality 
D)  access

Question 10

Describe the Bible's primary teachings on how Christians should interact with the state. Discuss whether you think modern Christianity follows those guidelines. Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The Bible's primary teachings on how Chr

Christians bring to a democratic society the element of __________, which is the dream of a better world.

Who believed that Christians should do anything they can to dispense with the state without threatening its existence?

In the United States, only __________ percent of people eligible to vote actually do so.

How did Jesus feel about the state and its role in the life of Christians? What evidence does the Bible provide about Jesus's attitude?

Compare concepts of justice as presented by the American state and scripture. How are these concepts alike and different?

The Christian perspective on the state was influenced by the Jewish attitude toward the __________ government.

A theocracy is a government by __________.

The "inalienable rights" of the American citizenry were established by the founders in the __________.

The concept of justice in American democracy presupposes __________ for all.

Describe the Bible's primary teachings on how Christians should interact with the state. Discuss whether you think modern Christianity follows those guidelines. Why or why not?

An Overview of Ethics

Alternatives to Christian Ethics

Alternatives Within Christian Ethics

Sources of Guidance

Biblical Ethics

Faith Working Through Love

Sexuality, Love, and Marriage

Life and Death: Issues in Biomedical Ethics

Christian Ethics and Ethnicity

The Status of Women

Punishment for Crime

War and the Quest for Peace

Work, Property, and Community

The Care of Creation

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Exam 11: Citizenship in a Democracy

Christians bring to a democratic society the element of __________, which is the dream of a better world.

Who believed that Christians should do anything they can to dispense with the state without threatening its existence?

In the United States, only __________ percent of people eligible to vote actually do so.

How did Jesus feel about the state and its role in the life of Christians? What evidence does the Bible provide about Jesus's attitude?

Compare concepts of justice as presented by the American state and scripture. How are these concepts alike and different?

The Christian perspective on the state was influenced by the Jewish attitude toward the __________ government.

A theocracy is a government by __________.

The "inalienable rights" of the American citizenry were established by the founders in the __________.

The concept of justice in American democracy presupposes __________ for all.

Describe the Bible's primary teachings on how Christians should interact with the state. Discuss whether you think modern Christianity follows those guidelines. Why or why not?

An Overview of Ethics

Alternatives to Christian Ethics

Alternatives Within Christian Ethics

Sources of Guidance

Biblical Ethics

Faith Working Through Love

Sexuality, Love, and Marriage

Life and Death: Issues in Biomedical Ethics

Christian Ethics and Ethnicity

The Status of Women

Punishment for Crime

War and the Quest for Peace

Work, Property, and Community

The Care of Creation

Filters