Exploring Beliefs and Self-Concepts

Ana feels lost and searches for meaning in life by meditating and connecting with nature. What concept describes her search?

• Religion

• Spirituality

• Inclusivism

• Exclusivism

Marco believes only members of his religion will go to heaven, and people from other faiths cannot achieve salvation. What belief does he follow?

• Pluralism

• Inclusivism

• Exclusivism

• Secularism

Lina practices kindness, faith, and hope but has never been baptized as a Christian. According to Karl Rahner's theory, what type of person is she?

• A pluralist

• An anonymous Christian

• An atheist

• A religious exclusivist

John believes that all religions are equally valid paths to salvation. Which perspective does he follow?

• Pluralism

• Inclusivism

• Exclusivism

• Fundamentalism

Emma acknowledges that God is present in all religions but feels God's presence is most clear in her faith. What concept fits her belief?

• Pluralism

• Inclusivism

• Exclusivism

• Agnosticism

Pedro reflects that in difficult times, religion helps him cope, giving him hope and meaning in a 'heartless' world. Whose idea does this align with?

• John Hick

• Karl Marx

• William James

• Karl Rahner

Sally prefers to practice her faith alone and finds a personal connection with the divine during quiet moments. Which philosopher's idea reflects this view?

• Karl Marx

• William James

• John Hick

• James Borland

A religious leader teaches that people from other religions can still be saved if they practice love, hope, and faith. What belief is this?

• Exclusivism

• Pluralism

• Inclusivism

• Secularism

Sam attends a conference where leaders from different religions discuss how all faiths share similar core values. What belief does this reflect?

• Pluralism

• Exclusivism

• Agnosticism

• Fundamentalism

Leo says that only Christians who hear and accept the gospel will reach salvation, regardless of their culture or background. Whose belief does this resemble?

• Karl Rahner

• John Hick

• James Borland

• William James