Have you ever encountered someone in your culture who could be considered a sannyasin? Describe the characteristics that would allow you to make such an identification.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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Eventually, the Temple in Jerusalem was replaced with the __________ in worship

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the study of the world's religions through their sacred scriptures?

a. we must read translations b. scriptures are not universal c. we lack the living context of scripture. d. the reception and use of scripture is uniform

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Luke's primary portrayal of Jesus is as

A. the Savior B. the Davidic Messiah C. the Son of God D. the logos E. the Creator God

Philosophy & Belief

A koan is a Zen:

a. sacred scripture b. patriarch c. meditation garden d. thought-stopping puzzle

Philosophy & Belief