Question

started: sep 21 at 12:07pm
quiz instructions
this quiz is based on chapter 1 of the van voorst textbook. you will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz. the quiz will auto - submit after 30 minutes (even if you log out or navigate away from it), so you should not start the quiz until you are prepared and have the time to take it.
question 1 2 pts
the secular approach to life rejects religion because of
the lack of cross - cultural understanding among people.
the rising number of private religions.
the lack of institutions offering religious studies as a subject.
the perceived evils of extremism.
question 2 2 pts
according to van voorst, along with gender, class, and ethnicity, religion is emerging as one of the main markers of human
biology.
intelligence.
identity.
geography.

Explanation:

For Question 1, the secular approach often rejects religion due to concerns about extremism. Extremist actions associated with religion can lead to negative perceptions and a rejection of religious - based worldviews. For Question 2, religion, along with gender, class, and ethnicity, is an important marker of human identity as it influences values, beliefs, and social groupings.

Answer:

Question 1: the perceived evils of extremism
Question 2: identity