World Religions: Answering Life's Big Questions

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What is a common goal of most religions?

  • To create conflict and disagreement among people
  • To provide a framework for scientific inquiry
  • To provide answers to life's everyday challenges
  • To provide answers to the larger questions of human existence (correct)

Why do people often practice a particular religion?

  • Because they are seeking answers to life's big questions
  • Because their parents or family members practiced it (correct)
  • Because they are forced to by their government
  • Because they want to rebel against societal norms

What role do sacred texts often play in a person's life?

  • They serve as a source of conflict and disagreement
  • They provide a framework for making moral decisions
  • They are a means of communicating with a higher power
  • They offer comfort and support in times of need (correct)

What do religious symbols often represent?

<p>The principles of a particular religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people often find comfort in rituals?

<p>Because they provide a safe feeling of repeated patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role can religion play in a person's life?

<p>A source of comfort and support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common thread among the answers provided by different religions to life's bigger questions?

<p>They offer a unique framework for facing life's obstacles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people often turn to religion in times of uncertainty?

<p>Because it provides a source of constancy in an uncertain world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common aspect of religious practice that provides comfort and familiarity?

<p>The presence of religious symbols (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do religious symbols often function?

<p>As a reminder of the basic principles of the religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way that religion can provide a sense of safety and comfort?

<p>Through the repetition of rituals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do religious beliefs often play in people's lives?

<p>They fulfill a particular need in people's lives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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