Quiz 2: Engaging Our Theological Diversity

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

According to the presentation, what is Theology?

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
The science of things divine.
Religious beliefs and theory when systematically developed.
They study of Cosmology, Epistemology, Soteriology, Eschatology, Ecclesiology….
All of the above

Question 2 of 6

2. Question

Which of the following is a fair slogan for religious plurality?

"You believe your thing, I'll believe mine"
"Live and let live"
"Respecting the otherness of the other"
"There is a unity we can all agree on behind our divisions"
"You can believe anything you want"

Question 3 of 6

3. Question

According to Gordon McKennman, at consolidation Unitarians and Universalists agreed to what?

A shared understanding of method and message
A common ecclesial form, but with no attempt to unify our theologies
A shared theology centered around the unity of God and the universality of salvation
A hodge-podge of governance structures and financial arrangements
A single shared message, through a plurality of methods

Question 4 of 6

4. Question

Ralph Waldo Emerson said “The true preacher can be known by this, that he deals out to the people …”

“his experience – experience passed through the fire of belief.”
“his life – lifted up as a shining example of truth.”
“his lived experience – experiences passed through the fire of sound doctrine.”
"his life – life passed through the fire of thought.”
"beans – beans passed through the fire of the grill.”

Question 5 of 6

5. Question

In the Commission on Appraisals report, which question from their theological survey received the largest support among laity and ministers; with over 90% of all respondents across demographics asserting that *this* understanding is important to their faith:

“We encounter ‘God’ in our own depths, in others, and in nature, seeking wholeness and transformation.”
“The natural world is a web of interdependent connections, of which we are inescapable a part.”
“We are committed to the use of reason to interpret our experiences and to form and test our religious convictions.”
“We deepen our wisdom in community when we share our stories and engage in dialogue across our differences.”
“Humans are born with the potential to be good; we are committed to nurturing good through love and learning.”

Question 6 of 6

6. Question

According to the presentation, where do beliefs come from?

personal experiences
classic philosophical questions through all eras and cultures
your parents and/or religious authority figures
careful study of scripture
traditions handed down

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