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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria states that thousands of people have near-death experiences that indicate some type of afterlife existence . Finish the following statement, "...although it does not seem to have any connection with _____________________."

2. According to Deloria, what was a repercussion of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act?

3. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,

4. Deloria argues that Christian doctrines of repentance, conversion, redemption, salvation, confession, absolution, and eternal life were created directly as a response to religious beliefs on which of the following?

5. Deloria explains Christian religious interpretation is derived from which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did "God is Red" list as a disadvantage of the reservations in terms of religion?

2. Deloria states that Christianity is not wrong, but that if there ever is an internal collapse in Christian doctrine, what will be there?

3. Compare religion and politics from a Christian and an Indian point of view.

4. Why did Deloria feel it was a problem for Indians to convert to Christianity?

5. Deloria names three types of sacred lands. Describe one of them.

6. In Deloria's opinion, why is it a problem that some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences?

7. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?

8. According to Deloria, how are developments of contemporary American culture and Indian tribal cultures different?

9. What are the two propositions that have to do with life and the hereafter? Where did these propositions originate?

10. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deloria states that Indian communities are united around their religious and political beliefs. He suggests that these beliefs are inseparable and the Christian belief is that religion and politics should always remain separate. Do you agree with the Indians or the Christians? Explain why you believe as you do by giving at least three examples from the book to support your belief. How might a unison of religion and politics affect life today?

Essay Topic 2

"Where the cross goes, there is never life more abundantly - only death, destruction, and ultimately betrayal." Explain what Deloria means by this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Support your opinion with information from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the two propositions that have been used to explain individual life and the hereafter within the Christian tradition. How do these beliefs compare to Indian beliefs? Use several examples from the book to support your response.

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