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Spirituality of Truth and Relativism Quiz

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What does relativism posit about the existence of permanent or universal truths?

Permanent or universal truths are subjective.
There are no permanent or universal truths. (correct)
Permanent and universal truths are discovered, not made.
Permanent and universal truths exist in all cultures.

What is descriptive relativism concerned with?

Establishing universal moral truths.
Promoting cultural practices.
Defining religious doctrines.
Observing different moral norms. (correct)

What is the impact of being labeled as not a relativist in a relativist society?

Being respected and admired for differing opinions.
Receiving special privileges from the government.
Becoming a leader in the community.
Being labeled as fundamentalist, arrogant, and intolerant. (correct)

What does the principle of religious indifferentism suggest?

All religions are equally valid. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What concept does practical atheism and utilitarianism promote?

'Good' is defined by what is useful. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does moral relativism question?

The existence of objective moral norms for everyone. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of relativism in faith according to the text?

Questioning or rejecting faith authority (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is spirituality described in relation to a mission in the text?

Mission without spirituality is like a body without a soul (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of different spiritualities according to the text?

They are pathways to holiness (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text differentiate between 'Spirit' and 'Spiritual'?

Spiritual is an attribute of the Children of God, while Spirit is the opposite of Physical (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea conveyed by the text about truth?

Truth is a way of life (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is relativism related to moral judgment?

Relativism denies the existence of moral absolutes and equates moral judgment with moralism (D) Signup and view all the answers

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