10 Questions
What is the central focus of Gnosticism's salvation-oriented philosophy?
Knowledge of God
According to Gnosticism, why must one avoid contamination by the world?
To maintain purity in spirit
What did Jesus' materialistic perspective focus on?
Feeding hungry bodies
What did Pelagius argue against in his writings?
The concept of original sin
What is the main concept behind Gnosticism's idea that 'Matter is evil and only pure spirit is good'?
Spiritual purity transcends material existence
What was the primary focus of Thomas Aquinas' ethical philosophy?
The common good and societal welfare
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
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
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
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
Test your knowledge on secular influences and Gnosticism discussed in Chapter 3 of the CHS midterm. Explore the proposed dualism between the material and spiritual worlds, the salvation-oriented philosophy, and the concept of Natural Law.
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