Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Some Islamic nations follow the religion-based law called Shari'a.
2. Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist of religion, theorized that secularism would eventually fade away in Europe.
3. The study of theology is a Christian endeavor, and is not found in other religions.
4. Feminist scholars of religion have pointed to religion as one explanation of the nearly worldwide subordination of women to men.
5. Agnosticism is the belief that there is no God or gods.

Answer 1

1. TRUE - In many Muslim countries, the religion-based law Shari’a is followed.
2. FALSE - Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist of religion, rightly theorized that secularism would continue in Europe.
3. TRUE - Theology is found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, among other religions.
4. TRUE - Feminist scholars of religion have pointed to religion as one explanation of the nearly worldwide subordination of women to men.
5. FALSE - Atheism is the conviction that there is no God.