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CHS 3 - Midterms Secular Influences Gnosticism

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What is the central focus of Gnosticism's salvation-oriented philosophy?

Knowledge of God (correct)

Physical health

Material possessions

Worldly pleasures

According to Gnosticism, why must one avoid contamination by the world?

To achieve material wealth

To experience worldly pleasures

To maintain purity in spirit (correct)

To gain physical strength

What did Jesus' materialistic perspective focus on?

Exalting poverty

Embracing worldly possessions

Feeding hungry bodies (correct)

Promoting luxury living

What did Pelagius argue against in his writings?

The concept of original sin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind Gnosticism's idea that 'Matter is evil and only pure spirit is good'?

Spiritual purity transcends material existence Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Thomas Aquinas' ethical philosophy?

The common good and societal welfare Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents John Calvin's perspective on work and labor?

Diligent labor was a virtue and a demonstration of one's relationship with Christ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the perspective of Martin Luther on good works and ethics?

Good works should flow freely from one's union with God, without compulsion Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary ethical concern of the Social Gospel movement in both Catholicism and Protestantism?

Protesting on behalf of the poor and advocating for greater social justice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the perspective of Karl Marx on religion, as described in the text?

Religion is an 'opiate of the people,' a drug-like distraction from reality Signup and view all the answers