Western Culture

Review: Western Religion 1

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1) What has been a major element in

Christianity all through its history?

– missionaries

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2) Which religion has
had the biggest
influence on Western
Culture?

– The Roman Catholic

church

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3) In Catholic belief,
what does Salvation
come from?

– Salvation comes from

following the laws and
dogma (beliefs) of the
Catholic Church.

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4) In Catholic belief, who, or what, is the
ultimate authority?

– The Pope

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5) What led to the growth of numerous
Protestant religious groups?

– The Protestant Reformation

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6) Who focuses on reading the word of
God in the bible?

– Protestant religions

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7) What did the Reformation lead to?

– Emphasis on personal responsibility and

individual freedom
– Not taking authority for granted
– A secularization of life and attitudes.

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8) According to Christian teaching what will
happen after you die if you are bad?

– You go to hell

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9) According to Christian teaching what will
happen after you die if you are good?

– You go to heaven

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10) What do many Christians, Jews and
Muslims believe?

– Many believe that theirs is the only (or at

least the best) way to God.

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11) How does Christianity compare in size
to other world religions?

– It is the largest.

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12) How many different religious groups
are there in the U.S.?

– Over 3000.

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13) What percentage of people in the U.S.
have religious beliefs?

– About 60%.

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14) In the West, as well as being a
religious force, the church is what?

– A social force as well

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