religion quiz

Original Sin

The inherited flaw from Adam and Eve’s disobedience—eating the forbidden fruit—making every human naturally lean toward sinning.

What is free will?

God-given freedom to decide between right and wrong, like choosing to share your lunch or cheat on homework, with consequences for each path.

Stewards of Creation

Responsibility to protect and nurture God’s world—land, water, animals, plants—like caretakers, not destroyers.

Examples of de-creation

Undoing God’s creation through acts like polluting rivers with chemicals, deforestation without replanting, or overfishing until species vanish.

What are religious truths in Genesis 1?

God created all things good, humans are made in His image with purpose, and rest is sacred (He rested on day seven).

Vice vs Virtue

Vice is a harmful habit, like greed hoarding wealth; virtue is a positive trait, like kindness helping others.

What did God promise Abraham?

Countless descendants, a great nation (Israel), and a Promised Land—starting a special bond with God.

Social Sin

When a group or society sins together, like a community letting a factory dump waste in a river for jobs, ignoring the harm.

Sign of Abraham’s Covenant

Circumcision—a physical mark on Abraham’s male descendants, showing they belong to God’s chosen family.

Characteristics of a Covenant

A binding deal with mutual promises (God blesses, people obey), faithfulness, and signs like circumcision or rainbows.

What is a covenant?

A sacred, lasting promise—stronger than a contract—often God committing to people, like protection for loyalty.

Which covenant freed the Hebrew slaves?

Moses’ covenant—God delivered them from Egyptian slavery with plagues and the Red Sea parting.

Which covenant promised no more earth destruction?

Noah’s covenant—after the flood, God vowed no more global floods, marked by a rainbow.

What do we learn from Adam and Eve?

Free will, consequences of sin, and temptation.

Disobedience (eating the fruit) starts sin, bringing pain (childbirth), toil (work), and a flawed nature for all humans.

Effect of Sin - Person vs Nature

Sin damages creation, like deforestation wiping out animal homes or trash choking rivers.

Effect of Sin - Person vs Self

Sin wounds you inwardly, like guilt gnawing at you after lying or shame after hurting someone.

Effect of Sin - Person vs Group

Sin splits communities, like bullying driving classmates apart or rumors breaking trust.

Virtue - Prudence

Carefully thinking to make wise choices, like pausing to weigh options before acting rashly.

Virtue - Justice

Acting fairly and giving others their due, like sharing food with someone hungry instead of keeping it all.

Virtue - Temperance

Controlling your wants, like cutting back on excessive TV or snacks to stay balanced.

Virtue - Fortitude

Courage to do what’s right, like standing up to a bully even when it’s scary.

Scenario - Sharing with Someone in Need

Justice—ensuring fairness by giving to someone who needs it more.

Scenario - Knowing When to Say No

Prudence—using wisdom to avoid bad situations, like refusing peer pressure.

Scenario - Avoiding Excessive TV

Temperance—restraining yourself to keep life in check, not overdoing screen time.

Who were the Chosen People?

The Hebrews/Israelites—God selected them, starting with Abraham, to follow His laws and show His ways to the world.