Question 1

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 2

Paley was the first to develop the argument from design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Samsara ends with ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Samsara ends with ____________________....

Question 6

Aquinas offered a version of the cosmological argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ninian Smart suggests that religion has four dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Philosophy, Religion, and God

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

Paley was the first to develop the argument from design.

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.

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

Samsara ends with ____________________.

Aquinas offered a version of the cosmological argument.

Ninian Smart suggests that religion has four dimensions.