What percent of people reading these words believes in a higher power? Page 241
"Recent polls say that 80% of the people reading these words believe in a higher power, and 25% of the U.S population reports that belief in God is the most important certainty in their lives"(Stewart).
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What's the difference from reading from a printed page or screen and listening to a reader? Page 244
Reading from printed page or screen is an individual event, while listening to a reader can be a communal experience.
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Choir members collaborate creatively to engage listeners with what? Page 248
With contemporary praise melodies, majestic hymnody, throbbing gospel rhythms, or a capella harmonies. "People who hear well-performed songs can also be uplifted, edified, and even transformed by effective performances. Some worshippers close their eyes, move to the rhythms, and raise their hands as they are lifted by the well sung music"(Stewart).
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What's one down side of liturgy? Page 250
The standardized actions and utterances can be repeated so mindlessly that they lose there meaning.
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How do u think the definition of sermon got to be what it is today? Page 253
Sermon: A long, tedious speech delivered with passion to uninterested people"
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Name 3 spiritual or religious groups? Page 240
New age, Muslim, Jewish, Baha'i, Christian, Buddhist, Unitarian, Universalist, twelve step, or spiritually-oriented in other ways.
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To enhance reading of sacred text one should embody all six elements of communication. What are they? Page 245
Meaning, culture, identities, choice, conversation, and nexting.
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What are the verbal and non verbal parts of group singing Page 248
The impact of group singing comes from both the verbal parts (lyrics) and the nonverbal ones (melody and rhythm).
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Why does it say "our father" instead of "our mother" in the Lord's Prayer? Page 251
John Steward says, "The fact that it says our father instead of our mother or our god raises a gender issue. When I asked a theology professor about this issue, he said the primary point for him was that Jesus called him father, and that was authoritative. I'm not sure this settles the issue for me, but it is persuasive. at this point in my learning I want to honor the concerns of those who raise gender issues and the traditional our father works for me. At the same time, I agree that its still an open question."
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What was Jeremiah Wright preaching about? Page 253
Accusing the US government of being partly responsible for 9/11.
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Fill in the blank "as the saying goes there are few____ in the fox holes" Page 241
Atheists.
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What's one easy way to slow down when reading aloud your sacred text? Page 246
Imagine yourself in centuries-old line of people who've read these words aloud before you. Its just impossible to hold this image of yourself and rush through what you're reading.
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In most spiritual and religious gatherings, what is the point of singing together? Page 250
Connection.
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What could you do to keep a familiar prayer from becoming a flat recitation? Page 251
By being intentionally mindful.
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What is one of the Latin words for sermon? Page 253
Conversation.
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What are the three Abrahamic monotheism? Page 242
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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What are the opening and closing that are read at each twelve step meeting? Page 247
The participants of AA meetings hear those principles repeated at every meeting and they provide direction and reassuring familiarity in the community just like a prayer or creed does in a church.
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What is the Muslim first call to prayer called? Page 249
The Azan.
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What does this chat with Moses and God show about names? Page 252
Moses: "What's your name God?"
God: "I am that I am"
Moses: "yes, I've got that. But what is your name?" God: "I am"
Moses: "no no, that's not what I mean. Like, I'm Moses, and you are?"
God: "I am"
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In twelve-step meetings how does one member sharing their stories in detail similar to preaching? Page 255
"often these are deeply intimate, offering contact that is rich with uniqueness, EPS, responses, and reflections. Frequently what is said resonates in profound ways with the listener's life experiences"(Stewart).