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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 Watchtower uses term switching in regards to ________________________.

2. The theology of Spiritism is based on _________________________________.

3. To the Christian Scientist, the Trinity represents _________________________________.

4. The Unitarian Universalist teaching borrows from all but _________________.

5. Mrs. Eddy founded and taught at the ________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Exactly what is a cult?

2. Why should Christians focus on definitions in any dialogue with cultists?

3. Describe the derivation of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

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

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

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

7. What does Scientology promise its followers?

8. What are the two major groups that are known as the Mormons?

9. What is the basic view of the Theosophist?

10. Who are considered to be the chief prophets of the Mormons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the belief of each of the cults presented in the book regarding the Trinity.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the value of mail order religion. Is religion conducted through the mail and media providing the same kind of experience as religion with a formal meeting place?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the purpose of the book regarding cults, discussing the approach the author has chosen to take. What use is a book detailing historical cults?

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