The most important aspect of religious ___________ is not that they be understood literally but that the reader engage the manner in which the text has shaped and formed a religious tradition.

The Christian fundamentalist response against liberalism’s foundation of a universal human experience asserts that ______________ is the foundation for Christian faith.

After Confucius died, another teacher named ___________ interpreted Confucius’ teachings as describing human nature as basically good.

In Shinto, does kami refer to a personal deity or to the impersonal essence of divinity?

In Jain Dharma, “gods” are not worshiped; they are revered as models to imitate.

Nichiren Buddhism stresses the importance of working for social justice and honors the bodhisattvas who embodied Superb Action and ____________.  Prince Nichiren’s story evidences how these two are brought together because his ethical behavior engendered severe persecution.

Which of the following is NOT a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion?

The state of perfection reached in Jain Dharma is called _____________, achieved when the jiva (soul) reaches Jina (enlightenment).

Who are the Digambaras?

In Buddha Dharma, what is designated as the cause of suffering?