Chapter 13 Self-Quiz

New Religions and Movements
. In the Wicca tradition, who taught that the Goddess is the pulsating rhythm of life?

. Which religious movement was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr.?

. Which new religious movement developed out of the teachings of Nichiren?

. Which religion teaches practitioners to develop a "law wheel" in the abdomen to transform energy from the universe?

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The name of Baha'i leader, Baha'u'llah, can be translated as which of the following?

. Adherent of which religion adore Yang Xiangbin as the new Christ?

. Devotees of which new religious movement carry a string of 108 beads?

. Who authored the book known in English as The Word Appears in the Flesh?

. The "Act of Apostasy" is part of the initiation rite of which new religious movement?

. Malcolm X began to teach Islam was a religion for all races after which of the following?

. Which American actor created a television show entitled Scientology and the Aftermath?

. The Hare Krishna movement grew out of which tradition?

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In Scientology, the term thetan is used in reference to which of the following?

. "New Age" is often considered shorthand for a variety of which of the following?

. Adherents of Soka Gakkai are particularly devoted to which sacred text?

. Falun Dafa is associated with which of the following symbols?

. Which religious leader reported being transported to the planet of Elohim?

. What was the new dimension within Philip S. Berg's Kabbalah Center?

. When is the Wiccan sabbat of Candlemas celebrated?

. Which word may be the best candidate to sum up the New Age movements?

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