Approaches to Studying Religions Final Milestone.

25 questions were answered correctly. 1 Which of the following correctly defines evil as it is seen in the Taoist tradition? • When one puts forth too little effort • Ignoring the teaching of Lao-Tzu Society’s interruption of the “uncarved block” or state of nature • Living life without a plan or goal CONCEPT Evil 2 In the context of religious studies, what is a myth? • A story that contradicts what we know about the natural world A story held to be true, despite the absence of empirical data or rational support for it • A story that is meant for entertainment, without any personal or ethical relevance • A story that someone thinks is fantastical and untrue CONCEPT Religion as Myth This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :08:49 GMT -06:00 3 What is a social convention? • The process by which children learn the norms and accepted practices of their culture. A societal or group custom, belief, or tradition that is widely practiced. • The "natural" state of human beings, defined by social and psychological drives rather than culture. • Any belief or practice that sits outside of the mainstream worldview of a particular group. CONCEPT Religion as Culture & Social Convention 4 In what sense could religion in society be compared to "white noise?" • There is very little of it present in society. • It is so apparent in daily life that it is impossible for it to go unnoticed. • All societies are explicitly sustained by it. It is so pervasive that it can cease to be noticed. CONCEPT Social Convention 5 Which of the following is the meaning of the Sanskrit word "dukkha?" • Compassion • Sin Suffering • Merit CONCEPT Suffering 6 This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :08:49 GMT -06:00 Which idea is 19th century German philosopher, philologist, and psychologist Friedrich Nietzsche associated with? • Polytheism • Secular Humanism • Agnosticism Nihilism CONCEPT