Exam 13: Encountering New Religious Movements: Modern Ways to Alternative Meanings

The most recent new religious movements to emerge in the United States are the Seventh-Day Adventists and the Jehovah's Witnesses.

(True/False)

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Question 21

What term is used to describe eclectic beliefs and practices that aim to bring an individual to a state of higher consciousness?

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Question 22

In Falun Gong, the main "wheel" is the "wheel of law" or "wheel of dharma."

(True/False)

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Question 23

What apocalyptic new religious movement originated in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, settled in a compound near Waco, Texas, and ended in fire in 1993?

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Question 24

In Scientology, the term _________ refers to the drive for survival that encompasses eight aspects.

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Question 25

Which of the following is true of new religious movements?

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Question 26

The belief in a thousand-year reign of peace on earth near the end of time is called:

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Question 27

List seven common features of new religious movements (NRMs).

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Question 28

A religious group that arose in modern times and now has sufficient size, longevity, and cultural impact to merit academic study is called a(n):

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

_________ is a Mormon temple rite of adult initiation in which blessings and knowledge are imparted.

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Question 30

Which of the following is true of the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

Briefly discuss the new religious movements founded in the Western world.

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Question 32

The term "new religious movements" holds out the nuanced understanding that in time some of today's new religious movements may become regarded as established religions.

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Question 33

Which of the following is true of Scientology's beliefs about God?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

In Scientology, the goal of auditing is to become "clear" and free the mind from:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Falun Gong is a new religious movement that is widely accepted by the people and the government of China.

(True/False)

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Question 36

What was a UFO NRM established in the 1970s by Marshall Applewhite?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

Which of the following statements is true of the Nation of Islam?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

What is a nature NRM made up predominantly of women that typically centers on a Goddess and a "female principle"?

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Question 39

What Hindu NRM featured "dynamic meditation," which often employed screaming and dancing?

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The most recent new religious movements to emerge in the United States are the Seventh-Day Adventists and the Jehovah's Witnesses.

What term is used to describe eclectic beliefs and practices that aim to bring an individual to a state of higher consciousness?

In Falun Gong, the main "wheel" is the "wheel of law" or "wheel of dharma."

What apocalyptic new religious movement originated in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, settled in a compound near Waco, Texas, and ended in fire in 1993?

In Scientology, the term _________ refers to the drive for survival that encompasses eight aspects.

Which of the following is true of new religious movements?

The belief in a thousand-year reign of peace on earth near the end of time is called:

List seven common features of new religious movements (NRMs).

A religious group that arose in modern times and now has sufficient size, longevity, and cultural impact to merit academic study is called a(n):

_________ is a Mormon temple rite of adult initiation in which blessings and knowledge are imparted.

Which of the following is true of the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)?

Briefly discuss the new religious movements founded in the Western world.

The term "new religious movements" holds out the nuanced understanding that in time some of today's new religious movements may become regarded as established religions.

Which of the following is true of Scientology's beliefs about God?

In Scientology, the goal of auditing is to become "clear" and free the mind from:

Falun Gong is a new religious movement that is widely accepted by the people and the government of China.

What was a UFO NRM established in the 1970s by Marshall Applewhite?

Which of the following statements is true of the Nation of Islam?

What is a nature NRM made up predominantly of women that typically centers on a Goddess and a "female principle"?

What Hindu NRM featured "dynamic meditation," which often employed screaming and dancing?

Beginning Your Study of World Religions

Encountering Indigenous Religions: Ways to Tribal Life

Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation

Encountering Jainism: The Austere Way to Liberation

Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation

Encountering Sikhism: The Way of Gods Name

Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way

Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

Encountering Zoroastrianism: The Way of the One Wise Lord

Encountering Judaism: The Way of Gods People

Encountering Christianity: The Way of Jesus Christ

Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God

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