Religion and Television

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Which of the following is NOT a common way in which religion is portrayed on television?

  1. As a source of comfort and guidance

  2. As a source of conflict and division

  3. As a source of humor and entertainment

  4. As a source of political power


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While religion can be a source of political power in real life, it is not typically portrayed this way on television.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in religious television programming?

  1. The power of faith

  2. The importance of forgiveness

  3. The need for redemption

  4. The existence of extraterrestrial life


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While extraterrestrial life is a popular topic in science fiction and fantasy television, it is not a common theme in religious television programming.

Which of the following is NOT a common criticism of religious television programming?

  1. It is too preachy

  2. It is too simplistic

  3. It is too sensationalistic

  4. It is too boring


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While religious television programming can be criticized for being preachy, simplistic, or sensationalistic, it is not typically criticized for being boring.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television has influenced religion?

  1. It has led to a decline in religious belief

  2. It has led to a rise in religious fundamentalism

  3. It has led to a more tolerant and inclusive understanding of religion

  4. It has led to a greater awareness of religious diversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

While television can lead to a decline in religious belief, it can also lead to a rise in religious fundamentalism, a more tolerant and inclusive understanding of religion, and a greater awareness of religious diversity.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which religion has influenced television?

  1. It has led to the creation of religious television programming

  2. It has led to the censorship of television programming

  3. It has led to the development of new television technologies

  4. It has led to the creation of new television genres


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While religion can lead to the creation of religious television programming, the censorship of television programming, and the creation of new television genres, it does not typically lead to the development of new television technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion interact?

  1. Television can be used to spread religious messages

  2. Religion can be used to criticize television programming

  3. Television can be used to promote religious tolerance

  4. Television can be used to create a sense of community among religious people


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While religion can be used to spread religious messages, promote religious tolerance, and create a sense of community among religious people, it is not typically used to criticize television programming.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have influenced each other?

  1. Television has led to a decline in religious belief

  2. Religion has led to the creation of religious television programming

  3. Television has led to a rise in religious fundamentalism

  4. Religion has led to the development of new television technologies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While religion can lead to a decline in religious belief, the creation of religious television programming, and a rise in religious fundamentalism, it does not typically lead to the development of new television technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used together?

  1. To promote religious tolerance

  2. To create a sense of community among religious people

  3. To spread religious messages

  4. To raise money for religious charities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote religious tolerance, create a sense of community among religious people, and spread religious messages, they are not typically used together to raise money for religious charities.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote social change?

  1. To promote racial equality

  2. To promote gender equality

  3. To promote economic justice

  4. To promote environmental sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote racial equality, gender equality, and economic justice, they are not typically used together to promote environmental sustainability.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote peace?

  1. To promote dialogue between different religious groups

  2. To promote understanding between different cultures

  3. To promote non-violence

  4. To promote forgiveness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote dialogue between different religious groups, understanding between different cultures, and non-violence, they are not typically used together to promote forgiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote social justice?

  1. To promote racial equality

  2. To promote gender equality

  3. To promote economic justice

  4. To promote environmental sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote racial equality, gender equality, and economic justice, they are not typically used together to promote environmental sustainability.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote human rights?

  1. To promote the right to freedom of religion

  2. To promote the right to freedom of speech

  3. To promote the right to freedom of assembly

  4. To promote the right to a fair trial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly, they are not typically used together to promote the right to a fair trial.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote democracy?

  1. To promote the right to vote

  2. To promote the right to run for office

  3. To promote the right to freedom of the press

  4. To promote the right to a fair trial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote the right to vote, the right to run for office, and the right to freedom of the press, they are not typically used together to promote the right to a fair trial.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote education?

  1. To provide religious instruction

  2. To provide moral instruction

  3. To provide academic instruction

  4. To provide vocational training


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to provide religious instruction, moral instruction, and academic instruction, they are not typically used together to provide vocational training.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which television and religion have been used to promote health?

  1. To promote healthy eating

  2. To promote physical activity

  3. To promote mental health

  4. To promote sexual health


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While television and religion can be used together to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health, they are not typically used together to promote sexual health.

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