Question 1

What kind of category of religion is transcendent idealism?

Accepted Answer

Transcendent idealism is a nontheistic category of religion, which means that it does not focus on or believe in a deity or deities. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of transcending the material world and achieving spiritual enlightenment or perfection.

Question 2

Which term would Durkheim use to refer to your car,your job,and your love of bow ties?

Accepted Answer

Durkheim would use the term "the profane" to refer to objects or activities that are not considered sacred or religiously significant. Your car, job, and love of bow ties do not hold any religious significance, and therefore would fall into the category of the profane.

Question 3

Hannah believes in Christ and Vishnu.What type of religion does Hannah practise?

Accepted Answer

Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god. Since Hannah believes in both Christ and Vishnu, she practices polytheism.

Question 4

What is at the heart of the debate over whether Trinity Western University,a university that requires its students to sign a Christian covenant,can be an accredited law school?

Accepted Answer

The debate over whether Trinity Western University should be accredited as a law school centers on the role of religion in education and whether the Christian covenant that students must sign conflicts with Canadian values of inclusivity and diversity. There is no consensus among Canadians on the appropriate role of religion in education, making it a contentious issue. A and B are incorrect because there is no mention of incorporating religions other than Christianity or the necessity of religious instruction in the debate. D is incorrect because the issue is not becoming easier to answer in our multicultural society, but rather more complex.

Question 5

Horticultural societies were among the first to practise which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Horticultural societies were among the first to practise monotheism, the belief in one god.

Question 6

Where was the first major child sexual abuse scandal in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The first major child sexual abuse scandal in Canada was at the Mount Cashel orphanage, located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. In the 1980s, numerous allegations of physical and sexual abuse were made against staff members at the orphanage. An inquiry was launched in 1989 and it revealed widespread sexual and physical abuse of the children at the orphanage. Several staff members were convicted of crimes related to the abuse.

Question 7

Lisa is looking at religion from a micro perspective.She wants to analyze how teenagers who are not religiously affiliated choose to join a church.Which two perspectives could work with this project?

Accepted Answer

The symbolic interactionist perspective would focus on how the teenagers perceive the benefits of joining a church and how their interactions with religious individuals and institutions may influence their decision. The rational choice perspective would examine the costs and benefits of joining a church compared to not being affiliated with a religion and explore how the teenagers make their choice based on rational decision-making. Both of these perspectives would be relevant for understanding why and how teenagers who are not religiously affiliated choose to join a church.

Question 8

According to the text,which of the following is true of religious terrorism?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "all of the world’s major religious traditions have been linked with terrorism at some point in time." Therefore, option D is correct. Option A is incorrect because the text does not state that most mass genocides were committed in the name of religion. Option B is incorrect because the text mentions that violent extremism exists in various religious traditions. Option C is incorrect because the text states that major religious movements have been linked with terrorism.

Question 9

Which of the following health or wellness impacts has NOT been attributed to church attendance?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that church attendance is associated with higher levels of satisfaction, less perceived stress, and higher levels of subjective well-being. However, it has not been associated with higher levels of delinquent behavior.

Question 10

Karl Marx is classified as which kind of theorist with respect to religion?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx is classified as a conflict theorist with respect to religion. He believed that religion was a tool used by the ruling class to control and oppress the working class. Marx saw religion as an illusion that distracted people from the real problems of the world and prevented them from achieving true liberation.

Question 11

Which statement best summarizes the text's discussion of the functions of religion?

Accepted Answer

The text discusses how religion serves as a tool for social cohesion by creating shared experiences that promote awareness of group unity. The other options are not supported by the text.

Question 12

The annual fall dinner in rural Manitoba is prepared and served by women from the local church.These are the same women who sit in the pews while the male ushers serve Holy Communion.Which of the following feminist ideas does this case exemplify?

Accepted Answer

This case exemplifies the interplay between social practices and religious hierarchy, as it demonstrates how certain gender roles and practices are maintained within the church and its community. It highlights how traditional gender roles are upheld, with women being relegated to certain tasks while men occupy positions of authority and perform certain roles.

Question 13

Which term refers to a system of beliefs,symbols,and rituals based on some sacred or supernatural realm that guides human behaviour,gives meaning to life,and unites believers into a community?

Accepted Answer

The term that fits this definition best is "religion." While the Bible refers specifically to the sacred text of Christianity, a religion is a broader concept that encompasses a whole system of beliefs, practices, and institutions. A cult is a specific type of religious group, but the term often has negative connotations and suggests a group that is seen as extremist or dangerous. Education is not a system of beliefs or rituals, but rather a process of acquiring knowledge and skills.

Question 14

If you were to adopt the views of Karl Marx,what would you argue that the capitalist class uses religious ideology for?

Accepted Answer

According to Karl Marx, the capitalist class uses religious ideology to dominate and mislead the working class. He believed that religion serves as an opiate that keeps the working class content and distracted from the injustices of the capitalist system. Marx argued that the true purpose of religion was to reinforce capitalism and maintain the power of the ruling class.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT given as a reason for the decline of organized religion?

Accepted Answer

Globalization is often seen as a factor that can spread religious ideas and practices, rather than a direct reason for the decline of organized religion.

Question 16

Which theorist emphasized that the central function of religion was the beliefs and rituals that bind people together?

Accepted Answer

Durkheim, in his book "Elementary Forms of Religious Life," argued that the central function of religion is to create social solidarity or social cohesion by providing a sense of shared beliefs and values through the repetitive rituals and symbols that bind people together.

Question 17

Stephanie believes in truth and tolerance but not a god.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Stephanie's belief in truth and tolerance aligns with many religious beliefs, but her lack of belief in a god makes it a nontheistic religion. Simple supernaturalism typically involves belief in specific supernatural entities, theism involves belief in a singular supreme being, and polytheism involves belief in multiple gods or goddesses.

Question 18

What is one reason for the measured homogeneity of practiced religions in early census data?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous peoples were excluded from early census collections, resulting in the measured homogeneity of practiced religions. This means that the census data did not take into account the diverse religious beliefs and practices of Indigenous peoples, who had their own unique spiritual traditions that were not aligned with Christianity. As a result, the early census data only reflected the religious practices of non-Indigenous Canadians, which were largely dominated by Christianity.

Question 19

Animism,theism,and simple supernaturalism are all categories of what?

Accepted Answer

Animism, theism, and simple supernaturalism are all categories of religion.

Question 20

Which country is the most prominent exception to the "modernization leads to secularization" thesis?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. is the most prominent exception to the "modernization leads to secularization" thesis. Despite being one of the most developed and industrialized countries in the world, the U.S. remains relatively religious compared to other developed nations. This is often attributed to the country's historically high levels of religiosity, as well as the prevalence of religious institutions and conservative religious movements.

Quiz 17: Religion