Religion Homework Help

REL- Unit 3

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Please use the following book for this assignment: Kushner, H. (2002). When all you’ve ever wanted isn’t enough: The search for a life that matters. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

Question 1

Kushner writes that the phrase "only human" should never be used as an excuse for all of the following EXCEPT:

		having limitations on our knowledge and understanding.
		being lazy.
		being careless.
		being selfish.

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Question 2

The good life - the truly human life is based:

		on the accumulation of love and wealth.
		on the opportunities to share leisure with loved ones.
		not on wealth but on happiness.
		not on a few great moments but on many, many little ones.

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Question 3

When we have truly learned to live,:

		we will not need religion anymore.
		we will always be happy.
		we will not need to look for rewards in some other life.*
		we will know no more pain.

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Question 4

"Nobody on his deathbed ever said,"

		'I wish I had spent more time with my family.'"
		'I love you,' to his/her family and friends."
		'I wish I had seen more of the world.'"
		'I wish I had spent more time on my business.'"

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Question 5

The challenge of life is:

		to become great.
		to find something truly human to do every day of our lives.
		to find the proper balance of work, play, and sleep.
		to follow the Ten Commandments every day of our lives.

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Question 6

Kushner argues that we all teach, officially or unofficially. Why does he say we do this?

		Because we need to share
		Because we like the power it gives us over others
		Because it makes us feel superior to another
		Because we get tired of being students

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Question 7

Kushner writes, "If logic tells us that life is a meaningless accident, says Ecclesiastes at the end of his journey, don't give up on:

		Logic. Give up on life."
		God. Give up on the devil."
		Love. Give up on hate."
		Life. Give up on logic."

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Question 8

Sometimes in life we have to become:

		less to be more.
		more to be less.
		more to be more.
		less to be less.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of three things that Kushner argues we must have and do in order to feel we have lived life and not wasted it?

		Belong to people
		Look out for number one
		Accept pain as a part of your life
		Know that you have made a difference

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Question 10

What does Kushner argue that God has done to suggest raising our life above mere existence?

		Created us in God's own image
		Commanded us
		Made us from the dust of the earth
		Made us mortal

Question 11

Kushner writes about becoming less to become more and that becoming less means giving up "the dream." What dream have you had about your life that you have had or may have to give up? Answer in 200 Words

Question 12

What makes you feel fully human? Answer in 200 Words