Question 1

Anselm developed a version of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Cosmological argument 
B)  Argument from design 
C)  Ontological argument 
D)  Teleological argument

Question 2

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution raised problems for which theistic argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cosmological argument 
B)  the ontological argument 
C)  pragmatic justifications of religious belief 
D)  the argument by design

Question 3

Do you believe that religion should be reason-based, faith-based, or experience-based? In answering this question take care both to justify your view, and also to explain what the differences between these approaches are.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Do you believe that religion should be...

Question 4

Ernest Nagle rejected atheism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tillich contends that instead of viewing God as a being we should view him as
____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tillich contends that instead of viewing God...

Question 6

"The Road" is a parable told by John Hick.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In what ways might it matter how we define religion? In answering this question this question think of the special status that we often afford religious beliefs and their accompanying practices, as opposed to non-religious moral beliefs and practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what ways might it matter how...

Question 8

The Third Noble Truth concerns the ending of samsara.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What philosopher argues that a male conception of God has had an oppressive impact on women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shri Swami 
B)  William James 
C)  Paul Tillich 
D)  Mary Daly

Question 10

The ontological argument argues for the existence of God on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A)  the mere idea we have of God. 
B)  the deep-seated conviction that there is a purpose and meaning to human life. 
C)  the evidence of design in the universe. 
D)  the need for a first cause that brought the universe into existence.

Question 11

The notion of "specified complexity" is a term identified with which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-religious evolutionists 
B)  philosophical Darwinists 
C)  intelligent design theorists 
D)  perspectivalism

Question 12

Who, in 1802, presented a version of the design argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paley 
B)  Pascal 
C)  Hume 
D)  Hicks

Question 13

The chief proponent of radical theology in our time is

Accepted Answer

A)  William Craig 
B)  John Hicks 
C)  Christopher Hitchens 
D)  Paul Tillich

Question 14

Brahman is the Hindu word for

Accepted Answer

A)  evil. 
B)  the soul. 
C)  the moral law of cause and effect. 
D)  ultimate reality.

Question 15

In what way does evolution pose a problem for the design argument for God's existence? What other forms of non- designed order can you think of? Would these also pose a problem for the design argument?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what way does evolution pose a...

Question 16

Which argument for the existence of God is accepted by George Ellis, J. C. Polinghorne, and Holmes Rolston?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ontological argument 
B)  The cosmological argument 
C)  The argument from first cause 
D)  The argument from design

Question 17

Outline Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. Do you believe that Kant's objection to this argument is successful? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outline Anselm's ontological argument for the existence...

Question 18

Hindu thought has been primarily influenced by Bhagavad-Gita, or
____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hindu thought has been primarily influenced by...

Question 19

By "option" James meant a choice between beliefs that may be proposed to us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

denies the major claims of all varieties of theism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of denies the major claims of all varieties...

Exam 4: Philosophy, Religion, and God

Anselm developed a version of the

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution raised problems for which theistic argument?

Do you believe that religion should be reason-based, faith-based, or experience-based? In answering this question take care both to justify your view, and also to explain what the differences between these approaches are.

Ernest Nagle rejected atheism.

Tillich contends that instead of viewing God as a being we should view him as ____________________.

"The Road" is a parable told by John Hick.

In what ways might it matter how we define religion? In answering this question this question think of the special status that we often afford religious beliefs and their accompanying practices, as opposed to non-religious moral beliefs and practices.

The Third Noble Truth concerns the ending of samsara.

What philosopher argues that a male conception of God has had an oppressive impact on women?

The ontological argument argues for the existence of God on the basis of

The notion of "specified complexity" is a term identified with which position?

Who, in 1802, presented a version of the design argument?

The chief proponent of radical theology in our time is

Brahman is the Hindu word for

In what way does evolution pose a problem for the design argument for God's existence? What other forms of non- designed order can you think of? Would these also pose a problem for the design argument?

Which argument for the existence of God is accepted by George Ellis, J. C. Polinghorne, and Holmes Rolston?

Outline Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. Do you believe that Kant's objection to this argument is successful? Explain your answer.

Hindu thought has been primarily influenced by Bhagavad-Gita, or .

By "option" James meant a choice between beliefs that may be proposed to us.

denies the major claims of all varieties of theism.

Exam 4: Philosophy, Religion, and God

Anselm developed a version of the

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution raised problems for which theistic argument?

Do you believe that religion should be reason-based, faith-based, or experience-based? In answering this question take care both to justify your view, and also to explain what the differences between these approaches are.

Ernest Nagle rejected atheism.

Tillich contends that instead of viewing God as a being we should view him as ____________________.

"The Road" is a parable told by John Hick.

In what ways might it matter how we define religion? In answering this question this question think of the special status that we often afford religious beliefs and their accompanying practices, as opposed to non-religious moral beliefs and practices.

The Third Noble Truth concerns the ending of samsara.

What philosopher argues that a male conception of God has had an oppressive impact on women?

The ontological argument argues for the existence of God on the basis of

The notion of "specified complexity" is a term identified with which position?

Who, in 1802, presented a version of the design argument?

The chief proponent of radical theology in our time is

Brahman is the Hindu word for

In what way does evolution pose a problem for the design argument for God's existence? What other forms of non- designed order can you think of? Would these also pose a problem for the design argument?

Which argument for the existence of God is accepted by George Ellis, J. C. Polinghorne, and Holmes Rolston?

Outline Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. Do you believe that Kant's objection to this argument is successful? Explain your answer.

Hindu thought has been primarily influenced by Bhagavad-Gita, or ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________.

By "option" James meant a choice between beliefs that may be proposed to us.

denies the major claims of all varieties of theism.

Hindu thought has been primarily influenced by Bhagavad-Gita, or .