The New Philosophy of Religion

Description: The New Philosophy of Religion is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 19th century. It is characterized by a rejection of traditional religious beliefs and a focus on the individual's experience of the divine.
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Who is considered the founder of The New Philosophy of Religion?

  1. Friedrich Schleiermacher

  2. Søren Kierkegaard

  3. Ludwig Feuerbach

  4. David Friedrich Strauss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Friedrich Schleiermacher is considered the founder of The New Philosophy of Religion. He argued that religion is not a matter of objective truth, but rather a matter of individual experience.

What is the central idea of The New Philosophy of Religion?

  1. Religion is a matter of objective truth.

  2. Religion is a matter of individual experience.

  3. Religion is a social phenomenon.

  4. Religion is a product of the human imagination.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The central idea of The New Philosophy of Religion is that religion is a matter of individual experience. This means that there is no one right way to be religious, and that each person's religious beliefs and practices are unique to them.

How did The New Philosophy of Religion challenge traditional religious beliefs?

  1. It argued that religion is a matter of objective truth.

  2. It argued that religion is a matter of individual experience.

  3. It argued that religion is a social phenomenon.

  4. It argued that religion is a product of the human imagination.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The New Philosophy of Religion challenged traditional religious beliefs by arguing that religion is a matter of individual experience. This meant that there was no one right way to be religious, and that each person's religious beliefs and practices are unique to them. This challenged the idea that there is one true religion, and that all other religions are false.

What was the impact of The New Philosophy of Religion on society?

  1. It led to a decline in religious belief.

  2. It led to an increase in religious belief.

  3. It had no impact on society.

  4. It led to a change in the way people thought about religion.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The New Philosophy of Religion had a significant impact on society. It led to a change in the way people thought about religion, and it also led to a decline in religious belief. This was because The New Philosophy of Religion argued that religion is a matter of individual experience, and that there is no one right way to be religious. This challenged the idea that there is one true religion, and that all other religions are false.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of The New Philosophy of Religion?

  1. It emphasizes the importance of individual experience.

  2. It rejects the idea of objective truth.

  3. It emphasizes the importance of tradition.

  4. It emphasizes the importance of community.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The New Philosophy of Religion emphasizes the importance of individual experience and rejects the idea of objective truth. It does not emphasize the importance of tradition or community.

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