The Author Argues for a "Moral Imperative" to Study Religion

question 29

Multiple Choice

The author argues for a "moral imperative" to study religion because __________.

• A) it helps us understand a culture's economic and political commitments so we can work around them for our own benefit
• B) it helps us figure out how to get them to accept our own religious views and commitments so we can work better together
• C) peaceful cooperation requires understanding other people, and appreciating their religious commitments is key to that understanding
• D) social justice has to be based on a community's religious commitments

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Definitions:

Il Gesù

The mother church of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Rome, completed in the 16th century, notable for its rich Baroque interior.

Perspective System

A set of techniques used in art to create the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface, including linear and aerial perspective principles.

Raphael

An Italian Renaissance artist renowned for his paintings and frescoes, known for the clarity of form and ease of composition in his work.

Marriage of the Virgin

A subject in Christian art depicting the marriage ceremony between the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, often characterized by the handing over of a ring.