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Quran Midterm Exam What are four benefits of studying religion identified by Gary Kessler? Explain each. Correct answer- - Developing a global multicultural perspective- this new perspective allo ... ws us to better engage with the diverse people around us and escape ethnocentric attitudes. - Comparative perspective- comparing person religion with others, which allows you to not only learn about other religions, but gain a deeper understand of our own and what we believe. - Reflect on the meaning and purpose of our lives- studying religion gives us time to think and reflect on how to live the good life. this makes us better people and allows us to develop our belief in the purpose of life. - Prepares you for career- makes one tolerant to diversity and able to engage with all different people. This is a strong quality that employers look for. Gives your more knowledge of history. Identify two major predicted changes to the religious landscape of the US and two major predicted changes to the religious landscape of the world that are expected to occur in your life time. (Pew) Correct answer- US: 1. Christian population will decline greatly from ¾ pop in 2010 to 2/3 in 2050. 2. Judaism will no longer be the largest non-Christian religion World: 1. # of Muslims will nearly equal the # of Christians around the world 2. 4/10 Christians in the world will live in Sub-Saharan Africa What common goals does Pope Paul VI envision for Christians and Muslims? Identify at least three. (Nostra Aetate) Correct answer- - Urges all to forget the past and work for mutual understanding - Promote social justice and moral welfare - Promote peace and freedom Polemics Correct answer- an attack on the religion of others Apologetics Correct answer- the defense of an individual's own religion TRUE or FALSE: It is illegal to teach about the Bible or Qur'an in American public schools. Explain. (Kessler) Correct answer- - False. Teaching about it merely provides information without supporting a particular sect. however, they must avoid the teaching OF religion, which promotes a particular viewpoint b/c that would go against the doctrine of religious freedom. What is the difference between studying a religion from an insider's (confessional) and an outsider's (academic) perspective? Identify the methodological difference and a pro [Show More]

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