Question

How did John Calvin's early education as a layer impact his future theology?
He used his education to systematize the major beliefs of the Protestant religion.
He became a prominent debater, traveling throughout Europe and debating with Catholic leaders.
He became president of his former university and used that position to promote the Protestant movement.
He would sue the Catholic Church for wrongs done to the people.
Multiple Choice 3 points
Which line of thinking was generally promoted among Christians by the crusades?
Certain places and objects are inherently holy because of their contact with Jesus or his saints, and should be highly valued more than almost all ethical considerations, even more than human life.
God has given us this land, and God expects us to take care of it as good stewards.
The pope's personal holiness is what gives him the authority to lead us in battle, and we must also fight if we are to be holy.
The Holy Land has always belonged to the people of God, and therefore we must go out from the Holy Land to conquer other, unholy lands.
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Multiple Choice 3 points
How would Pope Francis address the biblical command for man to have dominion over the earth?
Pope Francis would state that, as pope, his command to take care of the earth is more important than a quote from Genesis.
Pope Francis would define dominion as responsible stewardship, and insist that Christians must take better care of the earth.
Pope Francis would excommunicate anyone who disagreed with his priorities of taking care of the earth.
Pope Francis would address all uses of the word dominion in the Bible and come to the conclusion that humans can strip the world of its resources.

Answer 1

1) How did John Calvin's early education as a lawyer impact his future theology?
- Correct: He used his education to systematize the major beliefs of the Protestant religion.
- Reason: Calvin’s legal training helped him organize theology logically and write the Institutes of the Christian Religion.

2) Which line of thinking was generally promoted among Christians by the crusades?
- Correct: Certain places and objects are inherently holy because of their contact with Jesus or his saints, and should be highly valued more than almost all ethical considerations, even more than human life.
- Reason: Crusading rhetoric stressed the sacredness of holy sites/relics and portrayed reclaiming them as worth great sacrifice and violence.

3) How would Pope Francis address the biblical command for man to have dominion over the earth?
- Correct: Pope Francis would define dominion as responsible stewardship, and insist that Christians must take better care of the earth.
- Reason: In Laudato Si' and other statements he emphasizes stewardship and care for creation rather than exploitative domination.