Characteristics of the Mystic Tradition (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Which three characteristics define mysticism?
Which three characteristics define mysticism?
Direct, transforming, relational
Why is mystical experience described as 'ineffable'?
Why is mystical experience described as 'ineffable'?
It cannot be fully expressed in words
What does the 'noetic quality' of mystical experience mean?
What does the 'noetic quality' of mystical experience mean?
It conveys knowledge/insight, not emotion
What does 'passivity' mean in mystical experience?
What does 'passivity' mean in mystical experience?
Feeling grasped by God, not in control
What does the apophatic way emphasise?
What does the apophatic way emphasise?
God's beyond-ness and unknowing
Which is an example of the cataphatic way?
Which is an example of the cataphatic way?
Teresa of Ávila's Interior Castle
What happens during the 'Purgation' stage?
What happens during the 'Purgation' stage?
Desires/habits purified; attachments loosen
What is the 'dark night' according to John of the Cross?
What is the 'dark night' according to John of the Cross?
God-led purification, not depression
What is the lasting test of authentic mysticism?
What is the lasting test of authentic mysticism?
Fruits in a person's life
What is 'lectio divina'?
What is 'lectio divina'?
Prayerful reading: read-reflect-respond-rest
What image did Teresa of Ávila use for the soul?
What image did Teresa of Ávila use for the soul?
A castle with many mansions
What was Thomas Merton's key teaching?
What was Thomas Merton's key teaching?
Contemplation births compassionate action
Which is NOT a criterion for testing mystical experiences?
Which is NOT a criterion for testing mystical experiences?
Intensity of emotional feelings
What is 'dhikr' in Sufism?
What is 'dhikr' in Sufism?
Remembrance of God
How does mysticism relate to ethics?
How does mysticism relate to ethics?
Love of God becomes love of neighbour