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

Short Answer Questions

1. The instability and lack of self-esteem in the Islamic culture, has resulted in ____________.

2. Paradoxically, Armstrong identifies strong movements in all three religions to ____________.

3. In the Eastern church the experience of God was characterized as being like ____________.

4. What did this mystical tradition describe?

5. Advances in Western science led to ____________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Armstrong discusses the consequences of the doctrine of Incarnation.

Part 1) What is the doctrine of Incarnation? What are the consequences of this doctrine?

Part 2) How does this doctrine compare to other religions, such as Buddhism? What does this doctrine mean for Christianity?

Part 3) Can their be further development of revelation? Why or why not? Is this a good or bad thing? Why?

Essay Topic 2

All three monotheistic religions developed mystical traditions.

Part 1) How was mysticism developed in each religion? Why did it develop?

Part 2) What do these mystical traditions have in common? What is unique about each of them?

Part 3) How does this mysticism bring these religions closer to Buddhism and other Vedic religions? How did the religions establishments feel about mysticism? Why did they feel this way? What does mysticism and the reactions to mysticism say about mankind?

Essay Topic 3

A synod is called by Emperor Constantine at Nicaea.

Part 1) What took place at this synod? What events led up to this synod?

Part 2) Why is this synod so significant? How does it affect Christians today?

Part 3) Are the decisions that were made at this synod valid regarding one's beliefs about God and Jesus? Why or why not?

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