Lesson 3 -- Exercises

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Write whether you AGREE or you DISAGREE with the following statements and then, briefly, in a few sentences, explain why or why not (5 points per item)

1. There is only one true religion, mine.
   
   
2. An eye for an eye.
   
   
3. The Gurus and Spiritual Masters who are in the world are only students, themselves.
   
   
4. In matters of faith, the Pope is infallible.
   
   
5. Gautama attained enlightenment just by meditating.
   
   
6. All men go to heaven when they die.
   
   
7. If we only knew how to pray, all our requests would surely be granted.
   
   
8. Simply choose the best alternative or the least evil.
   
   
9. The physical yoga exercises increase spirituality.
   
   
10. A man not tempted is not proved.
    
    
11. No soul shall bear the burden of another.
    
    
12. A priest is, of course, spiritually superior to other men.
    
    
13. The different religions represent the different aspects of the One Truth.
    
    
14. Each person’s understanding of the divine truths can only correspond to his own level in the order of evolution.
    
    
15. Monogamy is, of course, the best form of marriage for everybody.
    
    
16. Patriotism is a positive spiritual trait.
    
    
17. Sex is bad for the soul.
    
    
18. Old Testament teachings are valid even today.
    
    
19. All that we will ever need to know are already written in the Holy Scriptures.
    
    
20. We should not add or detract from what is written in the Bible.