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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Unitarianism, compared to orthodox Christian practices, is _________________________.
(a) much more lax
(b) there are noen
(c) about the same
(d) stricter

2. The Unitarian Universalist teaching borrows from all but _________________.
(a) Shintoism
(b) Buddha
(c) Mohammed
(d) Confucius

3. What must the Christian pay attention to in discussions with the cultist?
(a) Terminology
(b) Beliefs
(c) Doctrine
(d) Values

4. Zen Buddhists believe _______________________________.
(a) Nirvana can be achieved through mediation
(b) Nirvana is not achievable
(c) prayer is the only thing that matters
(d) many reincarnations are required to obtain Nirvana

5. The theology of Spiritism is based on _________________________________.
(a) there is no theology
(b) the Seven Principles
(c) the Eightfold Path
(d) the Four Noble Truths

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

7. Spiritism is __________________________.
(a) one of the oldest forms of religious cult
(b) is a melting pot of cults
(c) not in existence anymore
(d) a relatively new cult

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

9. Who is the founder of the Mormon faith?
(a) Joseph Smith, Jr.
(b) Charles Taze Russell
(c) Brigham Young
(d) Spencer W. Kimball

10. The founder of Scientology had been ____________________________.
(a) a sicentist
(b) a successful science fiction writer
(c) a researcher
(d) a doctor

11. Theorophy can best be described as ______________________.
(a) a form of Spiritism
(b) pantheistic
(c) a form of Buddhism
(d) a form of science

12. The Stake High Council consists of ________________________-.
(a) all priests
(b) the First Presidency
(c) twelve high priests
(d) ten high priests

13. How many cult members are there in the United States?
(a) 10 million
(b) 50 million
(c) 1 million
(d) 20 million

14. Do Christian Science teachings closely follow the Bible?
(a) there are few redefinitions
(b) yes, there are few deviations
(c) no, there are many deviations and terminology switches
(d) Christian Scientists do not accept the Bible

15. The Baha'i World Faith is an offshoot of _____________.
(a) Hinduism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Islam
(d) Shintuism

Short Answer Questions

1. What is most important in establishing rapport with a cult member?

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

3. Who led the Mormons to Salt Lake City?

4. Satori is defined as ___________________________.

5. Christ warned against ________________.

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