Religion and Social Change

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Which of the following is NOT a major world religion?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Hinduism

  5. Judaism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Judaism is not a major world religion in terms of the number of adherents.

What is the largest religion in the world?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Hinduism

  5. Judaism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with over 2.4 billion adherents.

Which religion is the fastest growing in the world?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Hinduism

  5. Judaism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, with an annual growth rate of 2.9%.

What is the role of religion in social change?

  1. Religion can be a force for social change.

  2. Religion can be a force for social stability.

  3. Religion can be both a force for social change and social stability.

  4. Religion has no role in social change.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Religion can be a force for social change by inspiring people to work for a better world. It can also be a force for social stability by providing people with a sense of meaning and purpose.

What are some examples of how religion has been a force for social change?

  1. The civil rights movement in the United States.

  2. The anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

  3. The women's suffrage movement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion has been a force for social change in many different ways. Some examples include the civil rights movement in the United States, the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and the women's suffrage movement.

What are some examples of how religion has been a force for social stability?

  1. Providing people with a sense of meaning and purpose.

  2. Encouraging people to obey the law.

  3. Promoting social cohesion.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion can be a force for social stability by providing people with a sense of meaning and purpose, encouraging them to obey the law, and promoting social cohesion.

What are some of the challenges facing religion in the 21st century?

  1. Secularization.

  2. Religious extremism.

  3. Religious persecution.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion faces a number of challenges in the 21st century, including secularization, religious extremism, and religious persecution.

What is the future of religion?

  1. Religion will decline.

  2. Religion will remain the same.

  3. Religion will grow.

  4. It is impossible to say.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is impossible to say what the future of religion will be. Some experts believe that religion will decline, while others believe that it will remain the same or even grow. Only time will tell.

What can be done to promote religious tolerance and understanding?

  1. Education.

  2. Dialogue.

  3. Cooperation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religious tolerance and understanding can be promoted through education, dialogue, and cooperation.

What is the role of religion in the public sphere?

  1. Religion should be kept out of the public sphere.

  2. Religion should play a role in the public sphere.

  3. It depends on the context.

  4. It is impossible to say.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The role of religion in the public sphere is a complex issue that depends on the context. In some cases, it may be appropriate for religion to play a role in the public sphere, while in other cases it may be more appropriate to keep religion out of the public sphere.

What are some of the ethical issues related to religion?

  1. The use of religion to justify violence.

  2. The discrimination against people of other religions.

  3. The oppression of women in the name of religion.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ethical issues related to religion, including the use of religion to justify violence, the discrimination against people of other religions, and the oppression of women in the name of religion.

How can religion be used to promote peace and understanding?

  1. By teaching people about the importance of tolerance and respect.

  2. By encouraging people to work together for a common goal.

  3. By providing a sense of hope and meaning in life.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion can be used to promote peace and understanding by teaching people about the importance of tolerance and respect, encouraging people to work together for a common goal, and providing a sense of hope and meaning in life.

What is the relationship between religion and politics?

  1. Religion and politics are always separate.

  2. Religion and politics are always intertwined.

  3. The relationship between religion and politics varies depending on the context.

  4. It is impossible to say.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The relationship between religion and politics varies depending on the context. In some cases, religion and politics are closely intertwined, while in other cases they are completely separate.

What are some of the ways that religion can be used to promote social justice?

  1. By challenging unjust laws and policies.

  2. By providing support to the poor and marginalized.

  3. By promoting equality and human rights.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion can be used to promote social justice by challenging unjust laws and policies, providing support to the poor and marginalized, and promoting equality and human rights.

What is the role of religion in environmental protection?

  1. Religion can teach people about the importance of caring for the environment.

  2. Religion can inspire people to take action to protect the environment.

  3. Religion can provide a sense of meaning and purpose that motivates people to protect the environment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion can play a role in environmental protection by teaching people about the importance of caring for the environment, inspiring people to take action to protect the environment, and providing a sense of meaning and purpose that motivates people to protect the environment.

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