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The document consists of comprehension questions related to religion, its impact on the world, and its intersection with legislation and environmentalism. It discusses the inherent connection between religion and moral guidance, the tensions of religious influence in governance, and the relationship between love for God and love for others in Christianity. Additionally, it addresses the concept of natural theology and its potential value in bridging faith and reason.

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Comprehension Questions 5 Theology

The document consists of comprehension questions related to religion, its impact on the world, and its intersection with legislation and environmentalism. It discusses the inherent connection between religion and moral guidance, the tensions of religious influence in governance, and the relationship between love for God and love for others in Christianity. Additionally, it addresses the concept of natural theology and its potential value in bridging faith and reason.

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Comprehension Questions 5

Directions: After completing all assigned readings, please answer the following questions in
complete and well-organized paragraphs of 3-5 sentences. Each question is worth 8 points and
your work will be assessed based on the correctness and quality of your answer.

1. Why is religion inevitable concerned with the world?


Religion addresses fundamental questions about life, suffering, morality, and the nature
of reality, all of which are inherently connected to our experiences in the world. It
allows those to interact with others with compassion and have morality to marginalized
groups. Creating community and providing a framework to interact with the world.
Environmental issues are a massive part of religion because of the aspect of creation in
nature and the need to take care of the world.
2. What are the benefits, losses and general tensions of bringing one’s religious
sensibility to legislation?
Religious beliefs often provide a strong moral foundation, guiding legislators to promote
justice, compassion, and the common good. Imposing a specific religious perspective
may marginalize or alienate those who hold different beliefs. There’s an inherent
tension between religious influence and the secular nature of governance, raising
questions about the appropriateness of religious motivations in public policy.

3. How does love of God relate to love of neighbor in the Christian faith?
The love you should hold for God is also for all of God’s creations, such as other people.
You must see God in others and treat them with the respect of if they were God
Godself. Everyone is connected and made in the image of God, so to love God you must
love yourself and those around you.
4. Christianity has been accused of encouraging the exploitation of the environment. Do
you think that claim is justified historically? Do you think it is possible to develop a
Christian environmentalism? Explain.
I think it has not been proven historically that Christianity promotes the exploitation of
the earth because many historical figures of the church promote environmentalism.
Nature is God’s creation and all people should take care of those creations. Pope Francis
specifically told people to live a lifestyle that helps the Earth and try to combat climate
change.
5. What is “natural theology?” Do you think there is value to such an approach? Explain.
Natural theology is the study of God and divine attributes based on reason and observation of
the natural world, rather than on revealed scripture or religious tradition. The value of natural
theology lies in its attempt to bridge faith and reason. It can provide a foundation for belief in
God that is accessible to people regardless of their religious background. Natural theology can
enhance one’s appreciation of the natural world and promote a sense of wonder about
existence itself.

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