Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Buddhism

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Buddhism?

• A)worship of its founder,Siddhartha Gautama
• B)belief in divine spiritual forces rather than a god or gods
• C)followers seek enlightenment through ethical behavior,living a simple lifestyle,renouncing material pleasures,and practicing meditation
• D)many people who practice Buddhism might not call themselves Buddhists

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Definitions:

Solitary Individuals

Solitary Individuals describes people who prefer to be alone or are isolated from others, often focusing on personal thoughts and experiences.

John Rawls

An American political philosopher in the liberal tradition, best known for his theory of justice as fairness, which emphasizes a system of cooperation and equality in political and social institutions.

Communitarian

One who holds a theory of society that emphasizes the interdependence of individuals within the context of particular communities. A communitarian view understands the citizen not in terms of his or her rights but rather his or her duties (“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”). In the communitarian view, the self is sometimes understood as a function of society rather than an independent entity.

Libertarian

A political and philosophical stance emphasizing individual freedom and voluntary association with minimal state intervention.