The nature and influence of religious experience (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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As a pragmatist, what did James believe determines the truth of something?
As a pragmatist, what did James believe determines the truth of something?
Its practical effects & consequences
How many of the PINT criteria must be satisfied for an experience to be deemed religious?
How many of the PINT criteria must be satisfied for an experience to be deemed religious?
All four criteria
Which PINT characteristic did James identify as the most easily identifiable?
Which PINT characteristic did James identify as the most easily identifiable?
Ineffable
What does the noetic quality of mystical experiences provide according to James?
What does the noetic quality of mystical experiences provide according to James?
Direct knowledge of God
How long did Guru Nanak remain underwater speaking with Waheguru?
How long did Guru Nanak remain underwater speaking with Waheguru?
3 days
What did Guru Nanak do after his mystical experience in the River Bein?
What did Guru Nanak do after his mystical experience in the River Bein?
Formed the Sikh religion
What physical evidence was found on St Teresa's body after her death?
What physical evidence was found on St Teresa's body after her death?
A scar on her heart
How did Aquinas describe his writings after his beatific vision?
How did Aquinas describe his writings after his beatific vision?
Like straw
What type of religious experience did James consider the strongest evidence for the divine?
What type of religious experience did James consider the strongest evidence for the divine?
Conversion experiences
What age range did Starbuck notice conversion experiences tended to occur in?
What age range did Starbuck notice conversion experiences tended to occur in?
15-24 year olds
What did the voice say to Saul when he was struck by light on the way to Damascus?
What did the voice say to Saul when he was struck by light on the way to Damascus?
Saul, why do you persecute me?
What advice was John Wesley given when he confided he had lost his faith?
What advice was John Wesley given when he confided he had lost his faith?
Preach faith until you have it
What % of Toronto Blessing visitors claimed to be 'more in love with Jesus' after?
What % of Toronto Blessing visitors claimed to be 'more in love with Jesus' after?
90%