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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do cults represent?

2. The name Jehovah's Witnesses was taken to distinguish the true followers of the founder in _______________.

3. Zen Buddhists believe _______________________________.

4. Spiritism is __________________________.

5. What is a melting pot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the teachings of Christian Science compare to those of traditional Christianity?

2. Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the return of Christ has occurred?

3. What is the background of the Book of Mormon?

4. What is the important first step in establishing rapport with a cult member?

5. Describe the derivation of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

6. What is the basic view of the Theosophist?

7. Why are psychological factors important in the study of cults?

8. Exactly what is a cult?

9. Does Theosophy accept the major Christian doctrines?

10. How did Hubbard first promote his views regarding religion and psychology?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of plagiarism in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. How did she explain this?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the cults were founded by people of questionable moral character.

a. Give some examples of some of these founders and what their questionable actions were.

b. Why do you think that people were willing to follow them and give their time and money?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the views of Jehovah's Witnesses and Russell on the return of Christ.

a) When did it occur?

b) How did it occur?

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