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Question 1
Which of the following best describes the ‘greater good defense’ against the problem of evil?
Selected
Answer: God only allows evil such that brings about some greater good that
outweighs the evil.
Correct
Answer: God only allows evil such that brings about some greater good that
outweighs the evil.
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Question 2
What seems to be the main point of the deductive form of the ‘problem of evil’?
Selected
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Answer: It suggests that based on the overwhelming amount of evil in the world, it is
more likely that God does not exist.
Correct
Answer: It is supposed to demonstrate a logical inconsistency in theism, thus
suggesting that theism is impossible.
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Question 3
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In the context of apologetics, Groothuis thinks that it is sufficient to offer a defense against
the problem of evil, rather than offer a theodicy.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer:
Fals
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Question 4
True or False: Jesus finds enjoyment in the eternal punishment of the wicked.
Selected
Answer: False
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Correct
Answer:
Fals
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Question 5
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True or False: Christians are morally culpable to evangelize because of their belief in heaven
and hell.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
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Question 6
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2 out of 2 points
A rejection of what core teaching(s) of Christianity is at the heart of a rejection of the validity
of the concept of hell?
Selected
Answer: All of the above
Correct
Answer: The cross of Christ
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Question 7
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True or False: The role of God in the Canaanite genocide is the most troublesome apologetic
issue of the Old Testament.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
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Question 8
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True or False: According to the biblical text, there is no need to assume a widespread
genocide of the Canaanite peoples in the book of Joshua.
Selected
Answer: False
Correct
Answer:
Tru
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Question 9
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True or False: Many issues raised by the “new atheists” are derived from misinterpretations
of the biblical text.
Selected
Answer: True
Correct
Answer:
Tru
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Question 1
At its core, the ontological argument asserts that the existence of God is logically:
Selected
Answer:
guaranteed
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Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Kant argued against the ontological argument by stating that Anselm had implicitly ‘smuggled in’ the
concept of God’s:
Selected
Answer:
existence
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Question 3
2 out of 2 points
The key reason parodies on the ontological argument which employ the use of semi-gods, devils, or
islands typically fail is because each of these have properties of:
Selected
Answer:
contingent things
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Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Anselm’s second ontological argument shows that God must be either logically necessary or logically:
Selected
Answer:
impossible
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Question 5
2 out of 2 points
The principle of sufficient reason leads either to God, a self-explained universe, or a universe with no
explanation—which is a form of:
Selected
Answer:
nihilism
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Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Unlike the ontological argument, the cosmological argument is not aiming for God’s logical necessity,
but instead—(given the existence of the universe)—His:
Selected
Answer:
factual necessity
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Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is not ruled out by the truth of a robust cosmological argument?
Selected
Answer:
deism
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Question 8
2 out of 2 points
According to Groothuis, the “big bang” theory avoids the main point of the “fine tuning” argument.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following seems to best represent the main point of teleological arguments?
Selected
Answer:
it is proper to draw the inference from design-like features in the universe to the
designer
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Question 10
2 out of 2 points
According to Groothuis, unless one is already committed to naturalism, the “multiverse” theory does
not offer the best explanation for observed fine tuning in this universe.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
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Question 11
To say that the universe is “teleological” means that
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
it has design-like features that indicate purpose
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Question 12
2 out of 2 points
As a proponent of progressive creationism, Groothuis thinks that traditional views, such as the
doctrine of creation ex nihilo and the special creation of Adam and Eve, are flexible in their specifics.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
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Question 13
2 out of 2 points
According to Groothuis’s analysis, which of the following best represents the main reason that
contemporary Darwinists reject the idea that God is the creator?
Selected
Answer:
As metaphysical materialists, they have ruled out the possibility of immaterial entities
such as God; therefore, they will only look for naturalistic explanations for their
observations.
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Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Based on Groothuis’s analysis, which of the following represents the best reason for Christian
apologists to address and refute Darwinism?
Selected
Answer:
Darwinism has become a deterrent to Christian faith.
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Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following best represents Groothuis’s main reason for rejecting the theistic evolutionist
affirmation of abiogenesis and Darwinism as an adequate account of the development of the
species?
Selected
Answer:
The totality of the Genesis account unmistakably affirms God’s active role in creating
and directing the natural order, not just letting it evolve on its own.
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Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Given the totality of Groothuis’s analysis, which of the following best represents a reason for why the
“design flaws” objection to intelligent design fails?
Selected
Answer:
Christian theology predicts, based on sin and the fall, that there will be many sub-
optimal features of biological life.
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Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Groothuis thinks that both Darwinism and creationism are matters of faith, not science, because
neither can be demonstrated through scientific experimentation.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Intelligent design is compatible with a wide variety of theistic and nondualistic pantheistic systems.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following represents the best reason that explains why some scientists have postulated
alien sources for life on earth?
Selected
Answer:
The conditions necessary to produce life on this planet are highly unlikely; and so
their atheism forces them to look elsewhere in the material universe for the origin of
life.
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Question 20
2 out of 2 points
Groothuis thinks that the problem of evil alone could possibly refute Christianity, even
though Christianity is supported by a number of arguments.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 21
2 out of 2 points
According to Groothuis, there is apologetic benefit for advocating a ‘free will’ response to the
problem of evil.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 22
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following best describes the ‘greater good defense’ against the problem of evil?
Selected
Answer:
God only allows evil such that brings about some greater good that outweighs
the evil.
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Question 23
Because Christians believe in God, they can escape evil and suffering in the world.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 24
True or False: Hell is the only alternative to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Tru
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Question 25
According to Bertrand Russell, what is the chief moral failure of the teachings of Jesus?
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
The reality of hell
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Question 26
True or False: Jesus finds enjoyment in the eternal punishment of the wicked.
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
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Question 27
What is the inherent result of moral relativism?
2 out of 2 points
Selected
Answer:
The absence of morality
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Question 28
2 out of 2 points
True or False: Many issues raised by the “new atheists” are derived from misinterpretations of the
biblical text.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
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Question 29
2 out of 2 points
True or False: The belief that the later historical books of the Old Testament contain some truth,
while the earlier books (e.g., Genesis – Judges) are fictive, is widely accepted in mainstream biblical
criticism.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
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Question 30
2 out of 2 points
True or False: According to the biblical text, there is no need to assume a widespread genocide of the
Canaanite peoples in the book of Joshua.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Question 27
2 out of 2 points
True or False: According to Lewis, all who are in hell choose to be there. Selected Answer:True
Question 28
2 out of 2 points
True or False: The role of God in the Canaanite genocide is the most troublesome apologetic issue of the
Old Testament.
Selected Answer:True
Question 29
2 out of 2 points
True or False: The belief that the later historical books of the Old Testament contain some truth, while
the earlier books (e.g., Genesis – Judges) are fictive, is widely accepted in mainstream biblical criticism.
Selected Answer:True
Question 30
2 out of 2 points
True or False: According to the biblical text, there is no need to assume a widespread genocide of the
Canaanite peoples in the book ofJoshua.
Selected Answer:True
Based on his analysis and description of the laws of logic, Groothuis probably thinks that for Christian
truth claims to be meaningful, the principle of noncontradiction must be universally applicable.
Correct Answer:True
Given his overall analysis of apologetic methods, which of the following seems to represent the most
important reason Groothuis rejects presuppositionalism?
Correct Answer: If human logic does not apply to God, then any apologetic or theology is doomed from
the start.
According to Groothuis, which of the following accurately represents what he means when he says that a
worldview is plausible or a “live hypothesis”?
Correct Answer: It means that the worldview has broad appeal at a particular time and place.
Because the Bible is the sole source of authority, Groothuis believes that we need not go any further
than the Bible in examining how we know what we know, nor do we need to test any element of the
Christian worldview that comes directly from the Bible.
Correct Answer:False
Which of the following most adequately defines the term “worldview,” according to Groothuis’s analysis
and usage of that term?
Correct Answer: An overall conception and an interrelated cluster of presuppositions about reality.
According to Groothuis, all Christians are called to manifest truth and love whenever possible, no matter
the cost.
Correct Answer:True
Given Groothuis’s analysis of Biblical teaching about homosexuality, which of the following would he
most likely recommend as the proper response to homosexuality in our culture today?
Correct Answer: Christians should never approve of or condone homosexuality; but Christians should
love homosexuals - as Jesus commanded us to love our neighbor - and lovingly urge them to repent, just
as we urge all people to repent of all kinds of sin.
According to Groothuis’s analysis, what was the origin of the rapid development and thriving of science?
Correct Answer: A largely Christian enterprise in the West that began to reject Aristotelian philosophy
and believed that nature was rationally knowable.
Question 12
0 out of 0 points
Which of the following best represents Groothuis’s main reason for rejecting the theistic evolutionist
affirmation of abiogenesis and Darwinism as an adequate account of the development of the species?
Selected Answer:The totality of the Genesis account unmistakably affirms God’s active role in creating
and directing the natural order, not just letting it evolve on its own.
Correct Answer:The totality of the Genesis account unmistakably affirms God’s active role in creating and
directing the natural order, not just letting it evolve on its own.
Question 13
0 out of 0 points
Groothuis thinks that both Darwinism and creationism are matters of faith, not science, because neither
can be demonstrated through scientific experimentation.
Selected Answer:True
Correct Answer:False
Question 14
0 out of 0 points
Given the totality of Groothuis’s analysis, which of the following best represents a reason for why the
“design flaws” objection to intelligent design fails?
Selected Answer:In order to demonstrate his power, God does not need to design maximally complex
structures that are not subject to design flaws.
Correct Answer:Christian theology predicts, based on sin and the fall, that there will be many sub-
optimal features of biological life.
Question 15
0 out of 0 points
Intelligent design is compatible with a wide variety of theistic and nondualistic pantheistic systems.
Selected Answer:Tru
eCorrect False
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Groothuis thinks that we should employ scientific evidence concerning origins.
Selected Answer:True
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Given the totality of Groothuis’s analysis, which of the following best represents a reason for why the
“design flaws” objection to intelligent design fails?
Selected Answer:Christian theology predicts, based on sin and the fall, that there will be manysub-
optimal features of biological life.
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following represents the best reason that explains why some scientists have postulated
alien sources for life on earth?
Selected Answer:The conditions necessary to produce life on this planet are highly unlikely; and so their
atheism forces them to look elsewhere in the material universe forthe origin of life.
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
According to Groothuis’s analysis, which of the following represents the best response to those who
object to Intelligent Design on the grounds that it must be based on religious authorities, which are not
legitimate in science?
Selected Answer:The objection is false because Intelligent Design does not invoke Scripture orother
religious authority to advance the critique of Darwinsim.
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
Because Christians believe in God, they can escape evil and suffering in the world.
Selected Answer :False
