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Religious Studies
12th Grade
04/03/2013

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Term
What is Metaphysics?
Definition
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that examines the true nature of reality whether seen or unseen.
Term
Who founded the Unity Church?
Definition
Charles and Myrtle Fillmore
Term
What are the parts of a Practitioner/Client session; give the purpose of each.
Definition
Welcome and invocation-Sets the tone and first step to building rapport.

Dialogue-To uncover false beliefs and determine the principle to be prayed for in your treatment.

Client Participation-Teaching a spiritual practice or principle that will help the client embody the principle on a practical level.

Spiritual Mind Treatment-At the end of the session a SMT is given for the desired healing.
Term
What is the Christ Principle in Religious Science?
Definition
Perfect God; Perfect Man; Perfect Being
Term
What is the difference between what a counselor does and what a Practitioner does?
Definition
A counselor treats effects and asks questions that reveal underlying behaviors, while the Practitioner treats the cause and ask questions that reveal more of the mental cause of the false or limiting beliefs so the Spiritual Truth can be revealed.
Term
What year did Earnest Holmes make his transition?
Definition
1960
Term
How does the SOM textbook define "The Science of Mind"
Definition
SOM is the study of life and the laws of thought;the conception that we live in a Spiritual Universe; God is in, through, around and for us.
Term
Define the Creative Process.
In 25 to 50 words.
Definition
Thought (the seed) descends or is planted into the Universal Subjective or Law of Mind (soil), which manifest form (plant).
Term
Define Faith
Definition
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Term
What is a Practitioner?
Definition
A Practitioner is a person who is trained in the art, science and skill of Spiritual Mind
Treatment.
Term
What is Cause?
Definition
That which produces an effect.
Term
What is the basic premise upon which all mental work is based?
Definition
Perfect God; Perfect Man; Perfect Being
Term
What does Jesus teach?
Definition
It is done unto us as we believe.
Term
Name 10 ways a Professional Practitioner can teach the Truth to the world.
Definition
1. Hold Study Groups

2. Conducting commitment ceremonies, funeral and memorial services

3. Facilitating CSL Study Groups

4. Teacher's Assistant for SOMAS classes

5. Writing books/magazine articles aligned with SOMAS principles.

6. Teaching CSL classes, workshops, seminars.

7. Developing a ministry of public speaking

8. Holding vigil or high watch for events, meetings and services of our local spiritual community.

9. Holding eccelesiastic offices within local spiritual communities within CSL.

10. Conducting group or individual meditations, visionsing sessions and spiritual retreats.
Term
Name two thought leaders that were directly influenced by Quimby.
Definition
Warren Felt Evans and Julius Dresser.
Term
What is The Thing Itself? How does it work? What does it do? How can we use it?
Definition
The Thing Itself is First Cause; Spirit; Truth; that Invisible Essence from which everything comes. God.

It works through Absolute Law.

What it does is manifests through us according to our beliefs.

We use it by being aware and consciously creating our life through right-thinking.
Term
What is an Affirmation?
Definition
To affirm anything is to state that it is so, and to maintain this as being true in the face of all evidence to the contrary.
Term
Name the three pillars of New Thought.
Definition
Divine Science
Religious Science
Unity
Term
The term New Thought refers to the modern metaphysical movements whose philosophy teaches what?
Definition
the Universe is a system of intelligence, the movement of which is Law, the Intelligence being personal and the Law impersonal.
Love and Law
Term
Who was the founder of Christian Science?
Definition
Mary Baker Eddy
Term
What is the purpose of invocation?
Definition
To set the tone by recognizing the inspiration of Spirit in the event about to take place.
Term
What is Duality?
Definition
The belief That there is God and something else.
Term
What was one of the many famous essays that Ralph Waldo Emerson was known for?
Definition
Self-Reliance

The Over-Soul

Circles
Term
What is a Mystic?
Definition
A mystic is one who intuitively senses the Divine Presence.
Term
Who influenced Ernest Holmes studies and writings?
Definition
Thomas Troward
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Term
What is a psychic?
Definition
A psychic is one who is able to see that which is pictured in the subjective either in the past or in the present moment.
Term
How does Spiritual Mind Treatment work?
Definition
SMT works by the recognition of Perfect God, Perfect Man, Perfect Being thus being whole, perfect and complete as is.
Term
What is Spiritual Principle?
Definition
A fundamental truth.
Term
Who was known as the Father of New Thought?
Definition
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby
Term
What is Spiritual equivalents?
Definition
mentally conceiving that which we desire to experience.
Term
What is the Law and how do we use it?
Definition
The Law is the unchangeable, immutable, impersonal mind in action that mirrors the equivalent of our thoughts. By thinking correctly and by a conscious mental use of the law of Mind, we can cause It to do definite things for us, through us.
Term
What is the key to powerful treatments?
Definition
Faith, conviction and an
Expanded consciousness to accept.
Term
What is the purpose of being a Practitioner?
Definition
To deepen one's own consciousness and connection with God.
Term
Define Consciousness.
Definition
Mental awareness. Consciousness is both objective and subjective.
Term
What is Effect?
Definition
That which follows cause. All manifestation is effect.
Term
What is intuition?
Definition
The knowing of something beyond the five senses. It is available to everyone.
A calm knowing from within.
Term
What is the purpose of a Benediction?
Definition
To express gratitude for what has been received by recognizing the inspiration of Spirit in the event.
Knowing that as we go forward we are divinely blessed.
Term
What is Race Thought or subjective consensus?
Definition
A belief held by a group, culture or race.
Term
Explain what Science of Mind teaches to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less)
Definition
There is only one power, the power of LOVE which is the power of God; there is an all-powerful LAW that responds to our thinking.
Term
Explain what Spiritual Mind Treatment is to someone unfamiliar with Religious Science. (25 words or less)
Definition
A 5 step affirmative prayer.


A recognition of our Oneness with all of life and an affirmation of the Truth of our beingness.
Term
Explain how life gets to be the way it is.
Definition
Life is the out-picturing of what is going on internally in the mind. It happens to us as we believe. God can only do through us to the degree of our acceptance.
Term
Explain the Science of Mind teaching symbol.
Definition
The circle represents Oneness or Wholeness. The three sections represent the triune nature of Beng; the upper section is Spirit, the middle section Soul and the lower section Body. The "V" represents the universal creative process. The point drawn down represents the movement of spirit through the creative medium of Soul (mind) into body (form). It is necessary that Spirit be manifested in order to express itself. The word Unity on the descending line shows that all come from the one. The ascent of the "V" represents body (form) returning again to Spirit, the invisible realm.
Term
On the Metaphysical chart, where would you place the following? (top, middle, or bottom)
Definition
Soul (middle); Body (bottom); Creative Medium (middle); Feminine (middle); Absolute (top); Spirit (top); The Word (top); Things (bottom); Plastic (middle); Time (bottom); Karma (middle); Maya (middle); Choice (top); Law (middle); Space (bottom).
Term
What is the importance of rapport in a Practitioner/Client session?
Definition
Rapport helps the client build trust in the Practitioner, thereby allowing for more in depth questioning to get at the false or limiting belief.
Term
What is spiritual counseling?
Definition
Term used to describe the work the Practitioner does with the law of cause and effect and the creative process in the individual to show the client how life got the way it is and to manifest the life they want.
Term
What are the responsibilities of a Professional Practitioner maintaining a private practice?
Definition
Professional Practitioners are self-employed and all that applies to any other self-employed person applies to us. We are responsible for establishing the legal entity of the business; any business license requirements; paying taxes; financial and client record keeping; establishing client fees; insurance; office space and our personal and spiritual growth.
Term
Give one statement of identification for the following: Phineas Parkhurst Quimby;

Mary Baker Eddy; Charles & Myrtle Fillmore; Emile Cady; Nona Brooks; Emma Curtis Hopkins; Ernest Holmes; Thomas Troward; Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Definition
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby - The founder of New Thought and the first to grasp the idea that "mind" had something to do with the healing of the physical body.



Mary Baker Eddy - Established the Christian Science church.



Charles & Myrtle Fillmore - The founders of Unity.



Emile Cady - Wrote the book "Lessons in Truth" for Unity.



Nona Brooks - Co-founder of Divine Science.



Emma Curtis Hopkins - Known as the teacher of teachers.



Ernest Holmes - The founder of Religious Science.



Thomas Troward - Author of the Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science. Expanded idea of cause and effect.



Ralph Waldo Emerson - American essayist that wrote "Self Reliance" and "The Over-Soul" and who led the Transcendentalist movement in the mid-19th century.
Term
What is Christ Consciousness?
Definition
Awareness of our Divinity; That God lives, moves and has its beingness in us.
Term
In what year was the Institute of Religious Science begun?
Definition
1927
Term
What makes Christian Science different from Science of Mind?
Definition
Christian Scientist believe prayer heals all. Science of Mind believes in prayer and the pill. God is in it all!
Term
What is Spiritual Mind?
Definition
The atmosphere of God.
Term
Define Mind.
Definition
Mind is that in which we live, move and have our being. It is both conscious and subconscious. Conscious Mind is Spirit, either in God or man. Unconscious Mind is the law.
Term
When did the New Thought Movement begin in the United States?
Definition
1895
Term
What is Active, Loyal and Supporting?
Definition
Active-frequently attends services and participates and assists in events.

Loyal-Holds the best and highest interest of the Member Committee in mind.

Supporting-Gives financially, in an identifiable manner.
Term
What is required to renew an active professional Practitioner License?
Definition
250 CLU's and 45 CEU's
Minster approval
Pay fee
Term
What is spiritual guidance and direction?
Definition
Spiritual guidance involves working together with a client to discern how she is creating unwanted conditions through thoughts that are not aligned with spiritual truth.
The practitioner can then direct the client back to a greater revelation and embodiment of spiritual truth, to create a desired outcome.
Term
How do we influence the law
Definition
We do no reduce or enhance it's power or make it work
Term
A client is angry about a diagnosis. She wants you to treat for healing. You begin your counseling by?
Definition
Discussing the reality she wishes to experience. Stay out of the effect. Move directly to the cause. Truth.
Term
What are some ways we create circumstances?
Definition
Choice, belief, conscious and unconscious beliefs, race thought
Term
The first two steps when concerned about the Minister's ethics are:
Definition
Pray and talk to the minister
Term
Why do we experience suffering?
Definition
We suffer because we are ignorant of our true nature.
Term
What is the manifestation of Good based upon?
Definition
Consciousness-Not acts or deeds.
Term
Can you see principle?
Definition
No
Term
Can you see the results of principle?
Definition
Yes you can see the results.
Term
Is race thought positive or negative?
Definition
Either
Term
Does man create anything that has not been created?
Definition
We discover and use that which already exists.
Term
What does a client pay a practitioner for?
Definition
Time and expertise-NOT PRAYERS
Term
What are CLU's and what are some ways to obtain them?
Definition
CLU's are Continued Liicensing Units
They can be obtained by:
Teaching, praying for others, visiting nursing homes and hospitals, writing a book, create a workshop, create a ministry, magazine articles, teaching a class or being a TA for a class.
Term
What are CEU's and how do you obtain them?
Definition
CEU's are Continuing Education Units.
You can obtain these by:
Seeing a Practitioner, taking classes, attending workshops, retreats or educational conferences.
Term
What sets the limit to demonstration?
Definition
Belief
Term
Who makes up the healing arm of the church?
Definition
The Minister and Practitioners
Term
What should the Practitioner know about reporting income?
Definition
Know government laws- state and federal
Term
The title of the person who represents UCSl/UCRS?
Definition
Spiritual Leader
Term
Who is currently the Spiritual leader?
Definition
Ken Gorden
Term
Who is the current President of UCSL?
Definition
John Waterhouse
Term
The primary guiding practice after God is:
Definition
Visioning
Term
What are the shared core values?
Definition
LIVES FCC
Love, integrity, vision, education, spirituality, financial health, caring, compassion, and community service.
Term
What are the Guiding Principles:
Definition
COATS L
Congruence, Open communication,accountability, teamwork, SMT and Leaders as vision facilitators.
Term
UCSL Purpose statement
Definition
A world that works for everyone.
Term
What is the center of the organizational model?
Definition
God
Term
What are the 2 primary spiritual practices?
Definition
Visioning and Spiritual Mind Treatment
Term
What do we respect and honor above all in a client session?
Definition
The client's confidentiality
Term
What does Science mean in Religious Science?
Definition
Presence of laws
Term
How do belief and law relate to one another?
Definition
The law is impersonal it takes our belief and set it in motion.
Term
How does the consciousness of the practitioner effect demonstration?
Definition
Its a reflection of belief;faith and conviction and knowing of the Truth.
Term
What are faith and fear?
Definition
Fear is belief in the word based facts or appearances. Faith is moving into the realm of knowing Truth beyond appearances.
Term
What is visioning?
Definition
Aligning with God's idea for a project or purpose.
Term
What is Oneness?
Definition
God is all there is.
Term
What do you state before writing out your invocation or benediction?
Definition
Our minister requests 5 step invocations and benedictions.
Term
What do you do when someone requests prayer for another person?
Definition
Pray for the person asking,
it's ok to know the best and highest good for the other person.
Term
Was Jesus a great example or great exception?
Definition
Great Example
Term
To listen well one must also listen to:____ behind the words.
Definition
Feelings
Term
Who is responsible for granting the Practitioners license?
Definition
MPLC- Minster practitioner licensing committee
Term
What is the responsibility of the board?
Definition
Financial management of the center
Creates policy
Term
What is the responsibly of the minister?
Definition
Day to day management and hold the vision for the center.
Term
What is the responsibility of the Practitioner?
Definition
The healing arm of the Center.
Term
Understand the special Practitioner designation of Practitioner Emeritus
Definition
a. A lifetime /Emeritus Practitioner status is a honor granted by the Organization to recognize a Practitioner as being in good standing for life, with all the rights and privileges of a full licensed practitioner without the necessity of fulfilling standard renewal requirements.
b. To achieve Emeritus Practitioner Status one must:
Be an active Practitioner for 20 years or longer.
Have provided exemplary service to the Organization beyond local member community activity. Be nominated by someone other than the potential recipient.
Term
Understand the special Practitioner designation of Outreach Practitioner
Definition
a. An Outreach Practitioner is an active Practitioner who has moved to or resides where there are no Member Communities in their local vicinity.
b. The role of the Outreach Practitioner is to perform sacred service and undertake activities that serve the larger community and represent Science of Mind at work in the world.
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