World Religion Unit 3 Test Review

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What technique outlined in Dianetics is designed to erase painful memories and traumas?

Meditation

Affirmation

Auditing (correct)

Engraving

Which reason is commonly cited for skepticism regarding the creation of Scientology?

The lack of a defined structure in its teachings

The high cost of courses (correct)

The use of traditional religious texts

The spiritual enlightenment it claims to offer

How did L. Ron Hubbard's profession influence the mythology of Scientology?

He avoided storytelling completely.

He used his storytelling skills to create a science fiction narrative. (correct)

He focused primarily on spiritual practices.

He incorporated historical events into the religion.

What is a practical reason for the existence of Scientology?

It fosters community and closure among its members. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the auditing process in Scientology?

Erasing traumatic memories Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the occult?

The occult is a practice associated with a specific cult determined by one person. Signup and view all the answers

What does astrology involve?

Consulting the positions of celestial bodies to gain insights. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of tarot cards?

They function as a card game that may lead to addictive behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is NOT associated with fortune telling?

Yoga Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Ouija boards according to the information provided?

They serve as a medium to communicate with spirits. Signup and view all the answers

How is tasseography defined?

A technique that reads future events based on tea leaves. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a heretical practice relating to fortune telling?

Fortune telling methods that contradict established religious teachings. Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is the significance of the image described relating to fortune telling?

It illustrates the desire to gain knowledge of the unknown through stars. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of N-REM sleep?

Relatively low pulse and blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best differentiates REM sleep from N-REM sleep?

REM sleep has higher activation of the autonomic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which practical reason might explain the existence of a superstition?

To provide comfort in unexplained situations Signup and view all the answers

Why were older women frequently accused of witchcraft historically?

They were often helpless and powerless Signup and view all the answers

What was a common belief about the supernatural in earlier times?

It was often attributed to witchcraft when unexplained Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines witchcraft?

The practice of magic by those outside of a religion Signup and view all the answers

What emotion or feeling is commonly associated with dreaming during REM sleep?

Increased anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options does NOT represent a characteristic of N-REM sleep?

Frequent dreams Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of diabolical witchcraft during Christianity's strongest period?

Persecution of alleged witches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following aspects defines modern witchcraft as distinct from Satanism?

Focus on ceremonial practices Signup and view all the answers

What role did sorcery play in ancient societies?

It involved magic accessible to ordinary people. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about Voodoo dolls in the context of Voodoo religion?

They are intended for evil curses and hexes. Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred in the second half of the 20th century regarding modern witchcraft?

A self-conscious revival of pre-Christian paganism. Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a priest in the Voodoo religion?

Houngan Signup and view all the answers

How was Voodoo related to the historical context of the slave trade?

It spread largely via the cultural exchange among slaves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Loa in Voodoo rituals?

They represent the spirits who guide and protect practitioners. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Unit 3 Test Review

Definitions: Must be in your own words, relevant to World Religion, and NOT simply a Google definition.

Section One

Multiple Choice

Section Two

True or False

Section Three

Fill in the Blanks

Section Four

Short Answers

Section Five

Long Answer

Intro to the Occult Reading & Questions

Define: Cult, Occult.
Discuss: The contradiction between trying to learn the future and faith in Jesus.
Occult: A practice associated with a cult. Christians, for example, consider some occult practices contradictory to their faith.
Fortune Telling: A practice of trying to learn the future, considered heterodox (different from the accepted teachings/rules) by some.

Fortune Telling Lesson

Define: Fortune telling, heretical practice, astrology, Ouija, tasseography, and tarot.
Be able to: Describe a fortune-telling depiction in the provided slide, using three details.
Example: In the picture, a man is seen consulting the stars to answer questions about life after death.

Fortune Telling's Methods

Astrology
Spirit board (Ouija)
Tarot cards
Crystal gazing
Heretical/Heresy: A serious offense against religious beliefs (Catholic Church)

Ouija

Used to communicate with spirits.

Tasseography

Interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, and wine sediments.

Superstitions Lesson

Define: Superstition
Be able to: Provide examples of superstition; explain one superstition's possible origin; and discuss why older women were often accused of being witches.

Superstition Background

Superstitions can be in the form of chants, omens (sign), names, and numbers.
Many common superstitions originate in the Elizabethan era.
Elizabethan women were often accused of being witches. Society perceived this vulnerability.

Superstitions and Witches

Stereotypes for people accused of witchcraft: often women, older, single, poor, and/or wise, keeping familiar pets
Witchcraft superstitions: witches could fly (often on broomsticks) enabling travel over long distances.

Witchcraft Superstitions

Women used broomsticks for travel; broomsticks became a popular symbol of witchcraft.

Sorcery - Pre-Christianity

The use of magic in ancient societies: offering to spirits, or using charms.
Practical use of magic in different societies; common practice in many cultures
Magic used to influence good fortune and events

Diabolical - Christianity at its strongest

Persecution of witches: an aspect of intense social scrutiny in certain regions and/or historical periods.
Growth of belief that magical abilities stem from the Devil.

Modern - Secularism

Contemporary witchcraft in the neopagan revival.
Pre-Christian revival in the US and Europe.
Modern interpretations of witchcraft differ from older/historical views.

Voodoo Lesson

Define: Loa, houngan, mambo, Olorun.
Be able to: Discuss the legitimacy of voodoo as a religion; explain how voodoo spread with the slave trade; explain the purpose of rituals and the roles of Loa; explain what a voodoo doll is used for.
Relationship with Christianity: Voodoo developed in the context of Christian colonies but was often practiced in secret.
Roots: 6,000-10,000 years old; origin in modern-day Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
Spread: Practiced by enslaved peoples brought to the West Indies.

Voodoo Practices

Various types of rituals often entail sacrifices: offering gifts and performing ceremonies.
Loa/Spirits: the deceased spirits of exceptional people, comparable to Christian saints/Greek gods.
Importance of humans/Loa mutual relationship.
Rituals for a variety of life events: celebrating weddings, seeking health, dealing with death.
Priests are known as Houngan or Mambo.

Scientology Questions/Video

Define: Dianetics, Ron L. Hubbard.
Be able to: Describe the relationship between Hubbard's job (science fiction writer) and Scientology; provide a practical reason for the creation of Scientology; and provide a skeptical reason for the creation of Scientology.
Hubbard's background: Science fiction writer.
Context for Scientology's creation: To address personal traumas/pains from the past.
Scientology's origins: A popular, often debated religion.

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