Human Desire for God and Communion

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What does the text suggest about the human desire for God?

It is unnatural and should be suppressed.

It is inherent in human beings as they are created by God and for God. (correct)

It only emerges when people face life-threatening situations.

It is a sign of weakness in individuals.

What is the foundation of the dignity of man?

Being called to communion with God (correct)

Achieving fame and power

Education and academic achievements

Material possessions and wealth

Why does the text mention that religious expressions bring ambiguities?

To highlight that all religions are false.

To acknowledge the complexity and uncertainty that can accompany religious practices. (correct)

To emphasize that religious beliefs are universal.

To discourage people from following any religion.

What happens when the intimate bond of man to God is forgotten according to the text?

Man overlooks or explicitly rejects his connection to God. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the causes of attitudes that lead to people hiding from God, as mentioned in the text?

Cares and riches of this world and currents of thought hostile to religion Signup and view all the answers

What is required of man in the search for God?

Intellectual effort, a sound will, an upright heart Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does man want to praise God despite his limitations?

Mortality and bearing evidence of sin Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe man's heart in relation to God?

Man's heart seeks rest in God and is never content elsewhere Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the desire for God in the human heart according to the text?

The desire for God is written in the human heart because man is created by God and for God. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between man and God in terms of existence?

Man exists because God has created him through love and continues to hold him in existence. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest that man may be considered a religious being?

Man's quest for God is expressed throughout history in various religious beliefs and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the intimate bond of man to God is forgotten, overlooked, or rejected?

When this bond is ignored, man may fail to realize his connection to God, who is not far from each one of us. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the reasons mentioned in the text that lead to people hiding from God?

Revolt against evil, religious ignorance or indifference, cares and riches of the world, bad examples, hostile thoughts, and fear of God. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about man's continuous call to seek God?

Despite forgetting or rejecting God, man is always called to seek Him for life and happiness. Signup and view all the answers

What qualities or efforts does the text suggest are required of man in the search for God?

Effort of intellect, a sound will, an upright heart, and the witness of others teaching him to seek God. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that man is encouraged to praise God despite his limitations?

Because man is made by God for Himself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in God. Signup and view all the answers

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