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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. The Unitarian Universalist Church resulted from a merger of the Unitarians and Universalists in what year?

2. Charles Taze Russel was the founder of ____________________.

3. Zen Buddhists believe _______________________________.

4. Who do Mormons consider to be Gentiles?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Russell have the background and training that he claimed to have?

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

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

4. Explain how the cult takes concepts from the Bible out of context?

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

6. What, according to Fey and Gill, happens if an article presents cults favorably?

7. What does Scientology promise its followers?

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

9. How do Zen Buddhists differ from Buddhists regarding the achievement of Nirvana?

10. What was common to the writings of Mary Baker Eddy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select the cult that you find most interesting. Explain the major beliefs of the cult and describe what you think your life would be like if you were a member of this cult.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of cults and their effect on the freedom of choice of the individual. Why is indoctrination a factor? Explain this in terms of the psychological traits discussed at the beginning of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the importance of the role of semantics and its effect on:

a). religions

b). government

How does redefinition of terms lead to the development of cults?

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