RLGN 105 Exam1 Questions and
Answers
Law of Non-Contradction - Answer-Something cannot both exist and not exist or be true and false at the
same time and in the same way.
Theism - Answer-God exists, was the creator of the world, and is personally and intimately involved
with His creation. God operates through natural law but can and does intervene in the affairs of
mankind.
Examples: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Worldview - Answer-The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
Atheism - Answer-disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God
Pantheism - Answer-God and the world are the same thing.
Examples: Eastern religions, Christian Science,
The New Age movement, etc.
, Theocentric - Answer-Existence of God will be at the center of all that He evaluates and analyzes.
Syncretism - Answer-The blending of values and concepts
Anthropocentric - Answer-From a man center perspective.
Pragmatism - Answer-• Philosophical concept:
• Social application: The end justifies the means. Focus upon intentions rather than upon right and
wrong. If "intentions" are good, it does not matter if what we are doing is
wrong, according to this viewpoint.
Subjectivism - Answer-• Philosophical concept: There is no absolute Truth.
• Social application: "Everyone is entitled to their opinion." Feelings become
authoritative! Moral and social chaos ensues, for there are no absolutes of right and
wrong.
Materialism - Answer-Philosophical concept:
• Social application: A society devoid of absolute Truth, and no spiritual anchor. Seeking
satisfaction and meaning in possessions.
Hedonism - Answer-Philosophical concept:
• Social application: Pursuit of pleasure, comfort, safety and security in human terms. All
struggle and pain is defined as evil. Delayed gratification is considered to be evil. "If
it feels good, do it!"
What do you do if you miss a test? - Answer-will have to make up within five days
Answers
Law of Non-Contradction - Answer-Something cannot both exist and not exist or be true and false at the
same time and in the same way.
Theism - Answer-God exists, was the creator of the world, and is personally and intimately involved
with His creation. God operates through natural law but can and does intervene in the affairs of
mankind.
Examples: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Worldview - Answer-The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
Atheism - Answer-disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God
Pantheism - Answer-God and the world are the same thing.
Examples: Eastern religions, Christian Science,
The New Age movement, etc.
, Theocentric - Answer-Existence of God will be at the center of all that He evaluates and analyzes.
Syncretism - Answer-The blending of values and concepts
Anthropocentric - Answer-From a man center perspective.
Pragmatism - Answer-• Philosophical concept:
• Social application: The end justifies the means. Focus upon intentions rather than upon right and
wrong. If "intentions" are good, it does not matter if what we are doing is
wrong, according to this viewpoint.
Subjectivism - Answer-• Philosophical concept: There is no absolute Truth.
• Social application: "Everyone is entitled to their opinion." Feelings become
authoritative! Moral and social chaos ensues, for there are no absolutes of right and
wrong.
Materialism - Answer-Philosophical concept:
• Social application: A society devoid of absolute Truth, and no spiritual anchor. Seeking
satisfaction and meaning in possessions.
Hedonism - Answer-Philosophical concept:
• Social application: Pursuit of pleasure, comfort, safety and security in human terms. All
struggle and pain is defined as evil. Delayed gratification is considered to be evil. "If
it feels good, do it!"
What do you do if you miss a test? - Answer-will have to make up within five days
