A) Religions share a common transcendent truth despite different forms. B) Only one religion possesses the complete truth. C) All religions are fundamentally false and misleading. D) Religious differences are irreconcilable and contradictory.
A) The inner, spiritual essence beyond external forms. B) The historical development of religious institutions. C) The political influence of religious leaders. D) The scientific study of religious texts.
A) The economic organization of religious communities. B) The outward, formal, and dogmatic aspects of religion. C) The architectural styles of religious buildings. D) The mystical experiences of saints.
A) As evolutionary stages from primitive to advanced. B) As different paths to the same Divine Reality. C) As competing ideologies fighting for dominance. D) As completely separate and unrelated traditions.
A) The eternal religion underlying all authentic traditions. B) The Roman Catholic Church specifically. C) A new religion combining elements from all faiths. D) A pagan revival movement in modern times.
A) Political and social criticism. B) Psychological self-analysis. C) Intuitive apprehension of spiritual truths. D) Rational analysis and scientific proof.
A) As vehicles conveying metaphysical truths. B) As obstacles to clear thinking. C) As purely artistic expressions. D) As primitive attempts at explanation.
A) The ultimate, unconditioned Divine Reality. B) The political power of religious institutions. C) The total number of religious followers. D) The certainty of scientific knowledge.
A) Modern scientific methodology. B) The perennial wisdom found in all traditions. C) A specific Greek philosophical school. D) The doctrine of religious tolerance.
A) As completely free from religious influence. B) As returning to traditional values rapidly. C) As dominated by materialism and spiritual decline. D) As the peak of spiritual achievement.
A) As irrelevant to spiritual life. B) As always oppressive and harmful. C) As identical across all religions. D) As necessary for preserving tradition.
A) To achieve worldly success and power. B) To realize one's essential identity with the Divine. C) To prove the superiority of one's religion. D) To create new religious organizations.
A) By denying any common elements exist. B) By focusing only on surface differences. C) By ranking religions from best to worst. D) By seeking common metaphysical principles.
A) A metaphor for romantic love. B) The center of consciousness and spiritual intuition. C) The physical organ pumping blood. D) The seat of emotions only.
A) Social reform and political change. B) Union with the Divine or Supreme Identity. C) Material prosperity and comfort. D) Intellectual knowledge about religion.
A) Microcosm reflecting the Macrocosm B) Social construct C) Historical accident D) Biological organism only |