RELG 2650 midterm Questions with Complete Solutions

magisterium CORRECT ANSWER teaching authority in the Catholic church to clarify disagreements and apply principles to new issues jewish moral tradition CORRECT ANSWER based on Jewish law (Torah). Legal application of rules/laws to different issues Muslim ethical tradition CORRECT ANSWER "Quran: revelation to Mohammed. Sunna: life and teachings and Mohammed. Ijma: consensus of prophet's companions on disputed questions. Qiya: casuistry of Muslim legal scholars" creation beliefs CORRECT ANSWER God created the Earth, so all existence depends on God. He created all and transcends creation. God is merciful and good so creation can be good, too implications for belief in creation CORRECT ANSWER We have a duty to care for ourselves and others. Creation is good because God made it. It is also finite, broken, fallible ==> *potentially* good.  religious perspective on human dignity CORRECT ANSWER people are made in the image of God. Humans have equal dignity and purpose Elliott Dorff CORRECT ANSWER conser