Bible and Society Quiz

What is the term for the deliberate killing of another person to end their pain or suffering?

Termination of life
Homicide
Euthanasia (correct)
Murder

Which type of destruction is targeted towards a specific ethnic, racial, religious, or national group?

Homicide
Mass destruction
Suicide attack
Genocide (correct)

What is the basis of the argument for the sanctity of life?

The Bible says 'thou shall not kill'
No one has the right to kill
Humans should be allowed to die by themselves
Life is a sacred gift from God (correct)

What is the term for the killing of oneself?

Suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the killing of one person by another?

Homicide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship is centered on God and man?

Vertical relationship (B) Signup and view all the answers

When did the Adventist system of health care begin?

1888 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary value of true Christian education?

Strengthens character (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate source of moral standards and principles?

The Bible (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the Holy Scriptures be given the highest place in education?

It is the perfect standard of truth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the true value of Christian education?

Character development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of true education?

Love (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a set of linked social structures, institutions, and practices that conserve and enforce what a society considers 'normal' relationships and behavior?

Culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is a strong advocate of egalitarianism?

Elizabeth Florenza (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sex' refer to?

Biological and physical characteristics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Adventist education?

Character development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What effect of corruption questions the legitimacy of a government?

Political effect (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two qualities that wives need from their husbands?

Caring listener and sense of humor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four ways to demonstrate the relationship between religion and human moral conduct?

Identification of moral norms, legalization of moral norms, reality of moral restoration, and opportunity for restoration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did Joseph and Daniel possess?

Dignity of labour, morality, vision and endurance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a major cause of moral decadence in our society today?

Unrestrained love for justice and harmony (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Joseph in the Bible an example of?

Self-control and chastity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic principle of Islamic obligation to environmental sustainability?

Divine ownership of all creation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who argued that it was God’s design for man to exploit the earth?

Lynn White (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general perspective of women in Western culture?

They are overprotected to the detriment of men (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which religion are women most prominent?

African traditional religion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Victoria Woodhill known for?

Being the first woman to run for US presidency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the areas of empowerment for women according to the text?

Education, trade, owning property, and politics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of religion in human experience according to the text?

It helps society and individuals to grapple with issues of existence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'collective consciousness' of a society?

The collective values and moral beliefs of a society (A) Signup and view all the answers