Lecture Review on Worldviews

This set of flashcards reviews key concepts from the lecture on various worldviews, including Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Marxism, Postmodernism, and New Spirituality. Each card focuses on critical terminology or beliefs outlined in the notes.

What does C. S. Lewis refer to when he calls Christianity 'the great myth that turned out to be true'?

Christianity is the one story of the world that actually happened.

Which aspect is part of God's creative design for humans?

All of the above.

What do Christians believe about the existence of mankind?

It suggests that God is personal.

What does the term 'general revelation' mean?

God's revelation of himself to all people through creation.

What does 'special revelation' refer to in Christianity?

God's revelation of himself through the Bible.

What is the disagreement between Christianity and Islam regarding God's nature?

The Trinity.

According to Christianity, is God seen as an impersonal force?

False.

Is the Bible considered just a book of religion in Christianity?

False; it's an explanation of universal history.

What is the fifth pillar of Islam?

Hajj, or taking a pilgrimage to Mecca.

What is 'jihad' in Islam?

The Muslim obligation to battle rebellion against God.

What is 'shariah law'?

The moral code of Islam outlined in Muslim writings.

What does Islam say about the nature of humans in relation to God?

It does not see humans as made in God's image.

What is the central belief of Secularism regarding religion?

Secularism does not believe religion should influence education and government.

What is 'propaganda' in the context of secularism?

Biased, misleading information disseminated to persuade opinion.

What outcome does Marxism advocate regarding private property?

The abolition of private property.

What does postmodernism emphasize about truth?

Truth is socially constructed.

What do New Spiritualists believe about the physical world?

The physical world is an illusion.

What does the term 'theism' mean?

Belief in the existence of a God or gods.

According to New Spirituality, what is consciousness?

Consciousness is the divine interconnected essence of reality.