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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christians and cultists should focus their attention on __________________________.
(a) Practices
(b) Biblical quotes
(c) Definition of terms
(d) Values

2. The teachings of Scientology __________________________________.
(a) there are no specific teachings
(b) are based on Judeao teachings
(c) are the same as orthodox Christian doctrine
(d) are contrary to orthodox Christian doctrine

3. Theosophy __________________________________.
(a) combines the basic doctrines of Christianity and Judaism
(b) accepts the basic Christian doctrines
(c) bollows the doctrines from the world's major religions
(d) rejects the basic Christian doctrines

4. What is a part of cult membership?
(a) Psychological conditioning
(b) Promotion of free thinking
(c) Empasis on logic
(d) Free choice

5. According to Jehovah's Witnesses, hell, the place of fiery torment ___________________________.
(a) Receives all non-members
(b) Does not exist
(c) Exists
(d) Is a concept from the Bible

6. Regarding Atonement, Jehovah's Witnesses believe ________________________________.
(a) No cleansing power of the blood of Christ
(b) Conditional cleansing power of the blood of Christ
(c) Partial cleaning power of the bood of Christ
(d) Total cleansing power of the blood of Christ

7. In response to cults, the answer of the church must be __________________________.
(a) Logical
(b) Theological and doctrinal
(c) An appeal based on sociology and culture
(d) An appeal to emtions

8. The purpose of psychological conditioning is to ___________________________.
(a) Create fear
(b) Develop emotional dependency
(c) Elicit a desired response
(d) Develop free thinking

9. Who do Mormons consider to be Gentiles?
(a) non-Jews
(b) anyone under twenty-one years of age
(c) any non-Mormon
(d) any non-Christian

10. The cult tries to present itself as ________________.
(a) An alternative to Christianity
(b) An easier form of Christianity
(c) Christian
(d) A new set of values

11. The cult's authoritarianism comes from its _______________.
(a) Culture
(b) Doctrine
(c) Members
(d) Founder

12. The Dawn Bible Students Association ________________________________.
(a) Were a part of the Watchtower
(b) Were the sect the Jehovah's Witnesses split from
(c) Were a splinter group
(d) Represented the true followers of Russell

13. Why is it believed that Christian Science prevents members from receiving medical treatment?
(a) the basic belief that mind is everything and that matter is not mind
(b) there are no beliefs concerning medical treatment
(c) the belief that matter is sinful
(d) the belief in mind over matter

14. What is used in the evaluation of cults?
(a) The gospels of Christ
(b) Personal values
(c) Dictionary
(d) Common sense

15. What is a melting pot?
(a) A melting pot refers to different religions
(b) A melting pot is a blend of nations
(c) A melting pot is a pan to melt butter in
(d) A melting pot is a blend of people, cultures and religions

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mormon Church ______________________________.

2. Satori is defined as ___________________________.

3. Cults ________________________________.

4. Who led the Mormons to Salt Lake City?

5. Until 1952, Hubbard's movement was known as _________________.

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