Attributes of God: Test Your Knowledge in Philosophy of Religion

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a traditional attribute of God in philosophy?

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Impeccability

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Omnipotence

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Omniscience

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an attribute traditionally ascribed to God in philosophy of religion?

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Immortality (eternal existence)

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Omnipotence (all-powerfulness)

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Omniscience (all-knowingness)

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Omnibenevolence (all-goodness)

Question 3

Which attribute of God suggests His absolute power?

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Omnipotence

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Omnibenevolence

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Omnipresence

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Omniscience

Question 4

Omniscience refers to God's:

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All-knowingness

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All-pervasiveness

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Unlimited power

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Perfect goodness

Question 5

The problem of evil primarily challenges which attribute of God?

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Omnibenevolence

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Omnipotence

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Immutability

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Omniscience

Question 6

Who among the following philosophers argued for the existence of God based on the concept of a perfect being?

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Anselm of Canterbury

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René Descartes

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William Paley

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Thomas Aquinas

Question 7

The cosmological argument for God's existence asserts that:

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The universe is contingent and requires an uncaused cause.

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God is the most perfect being conceivable.

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The existence of the world is self-evident.

Question 8

Divine simplicity implies that:

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God is without parts or complexity.

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God is the creator of the universe.

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God is beyond human comprehension.

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God is both all-powerful and all-knowing.

Question 9

A consequence of God's immutability is:

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God remains unchanged in all aspects.

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God experiences human emotions.

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God interacts with the world through miracles.

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God's plans can be altered by human actions.

Question 10

Apophatic theology emphasizes:

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The limitations of human language in describing God.

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The necessity of empirical evidence for God's existence.

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The importance of rational arguments in understanding God.

Question 11

The concept of God's omnipotence implies that God:

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Possesses unlimited power and ability

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Embodies perfect goodness

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Has complete knowledge of everything

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Exists in a physical form

Question 12

Which of the following arguments raises a challenge to the idea of God's omniscience?

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The Problem of Evil

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The Moral Argument

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The Cosmological Argument

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The Ontological Argument

Question 13

The concept of God's omnibenevolence suggests that God:

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Embodies perfect goodness and love

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Possesses complete knowledge

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Possesses unlimited power

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Displays wrath and vengeance

Question 14

The concept of God's immutability suggests that God:

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Is unchanging and eternally the same

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Possesses complete knowledge

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Possesses unlimited power

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Embodies perfect goodness

Question 15

Which of the following is a way in which God's attributes can be significant in religious practice?

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Providing comfort, guidance, and a sense of purpose

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Serving as the sole proof of God's existence

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Justifying violence and oppression

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Exclusively forming the basis for moral codes

Question 16

The concept of God's transcendence implies that God:

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Is beyond the comprehension of human intellect

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Possesses complete knowledge

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Is intimately involved in worldly affairs

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Possesses unlimited power

Question 17

Which of the following philosophical approaches emphasizes the use of reason and logic in understanding God's attributes?

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Rationalism

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Existentialism

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Mysticism

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Empiricism

Question 18

Which of the following arguments supports the claim that God is omnipotent, meaning God has unlimited power?

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The argument from miracles, which posits that events beyond the laws of nature demonstrate divine power.

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The argument from design, which suggests the complexity of the universe points to an intelligent designer.

Question 19

Which of these philosophers is known for their defense of the compatibility of God's omnipotence with the existence of evil?

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Augustine of Hippo

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David Hume

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Thomas Aquinas

Question 20

Which of the following arguments is NOT typically used to support the existence of God's omnipotence?

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The argument from analogy, which draws parallels between human power and divine power.

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The argument from design, which infers a powerful designer from the order and complexity of the universe.

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The argument from miracles, which posits that events beyond natural explanation point to a powerful being.

Question 21

The idea of God's omniscience poses a challenge to the concept of free will. Which of the following best describes this challenge?

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If God knows everything that will happen, including our choices, does this mean our choices are predetermined and we lack true freedom?

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Omniscience implies that God can see into the future, which contradicts the idea of a linear timeline.

Question 22

Which of the following best illustrates the problem of evil as a challenge to God's omnibenevolence?

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The existence of suffering and injustice in the world, despite a supposedly all-good and all-powerful God.

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The existence of natural disasters, which are beyond human control.

Question 23

The concept of 'divine simplicity' states that God is:

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A single, unified being without distinct attributes or parts.

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A being whose attributes are constantly changing and evolving.

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A complex being with multiple attributes that are separate but interconnected.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional attribute of God in the philosophy of religion?

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Immortality.

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Omniscience.

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Omnipotence.

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Omnibenevolence.

Question 25

The 'logical problem of evil' argues that:

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The existence of evil is logically incompatible with the existence of a being who is both omnipotent and omnibenevolent.

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Evil is a product of human choices and therefore cannot be attributed to God.

Question 26

What is the difference between 'moral' and 'natural' evil?

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Moral evil refers to suffering caused by human actions, while natural evil refers to suffering caused by natural events.

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Moral evil is a product of our fallen nature, while natural evil is a consequence of God's judgment.

Question 27

The 'hiddenness argument' challenges the notion of God's omnibenevolence by suggesting that:

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If God exists and is truly benevolent, why is there so much evidence of God's non-existence, leading many people to reject belief in Him?

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God is hidden from us because we are not worthy of His presence.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of attributing absolute omnipotence to God?

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It leads to a more nuanced understanding of God's relationship to the world.

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It can limit the possibility of human free will.

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It can raise questions about God's responsibility for evil.