Language provides the words and concepts used to express religious beliefs and practices.

Language shapes the way people think about and understand religious texts.

Language can be used to promote or challenge religious beliefs and practices.

All of the above.

The hypothesis that language determines thought.

The hypothesis that thought determines language.

The hypothesis that language and thought are independent of each other.

The hypothesis that language and thought are mutually influential.

Untranslatability refers to the idea that some religious concepts cannot be accurately expressed in other languages.

Untranslatability is a problem that only arises when translating religious texts from ancient languages.

Untranslatability is not a significant issue in religious interpretation.

None of the above.

The process of interpreting a religious text by relying solely on its literal meaning.

The process of interpreting a religious text by considering its historical and cultural context.

The process of interpreting a religious text by relying on the authority of religious leaders.

The process of interpreting a religious text by considering its relationship to other texts.

Language provides the instructions and guidelines for performing religious rituals and practices.

Language is used to communicate with deities and spirits during religious rituals and practices.

Language is used to create a sense of community and belonging among religious practitioners.

All of the above.

Metaphor is used to add beauty and eloquence to religious texts.

Metaphor is used to convey complex religious concepts in a simple and accessible manner.

Metaphor is used to hide the true meaning of religious texts from the uninitiated.

None of the above.

Language provides the words and concepts used to express religious beliefs.

Language shapes the way people think about and understand religious concepts.

Language can be used to promote or challenge religious beliefs.

All of the above.

Sacred texts are considered to be the literal word of God or a divine being.

Sacred texts are interpreted differently by different religious groups and individuals.

Sacred texts are often used to justify religious beliefs and practices.

All of the above.

Language is used to communicate with deities and spirits during religious rituals and practices.

Language is used to create a sense of community and belonging among religious practitioners.

Language is used to provide instructions and guidelines for performing religious rituals and practices.

All of the above.

Translation is necessary to make religious texts accessible to people who do not speak the original language.

Translation can introduce errors and misinterpretations into religious texts.

Translation can be used to promote or challenge religious beliefs.

All of the above.

Language provides the words and concepts used to describe religious symbols and imagery.

Language shapes the way people think about and interpret religious symbols and imagery.

Language can be used to promote or challenge the use of religious symbols and imagery.

All of the above.

Language is used to teach religious beliefs and practices to children and new converts.

Language is used to explain religious concepts and doctrines to religious practitioners.

Language is used to create religious texts and scriptures.

All of the above.

Language provides the words and concepts used to discuss religious beliefs and practices.

Language shapes the way people think about and understand religious issues.

Language can be used to promote or challenge religious beliefs and practices.

All of the above.

Language can be used to incite religious hatred and violence.

Language can be used to justify religious discrimination and persecution.

Language can be used to promote religious tolerance and understanding.

All of the above.

Language provides the words and concepts used to describe religious emotions and experiences.

Language shapes the way people think about and understand religious emotions and experiences.

Language can be used to promote or challenge the expression of religious emotions and experiences.

All of the above.