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According to Hobbes, why did Adam disobey God?
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Because he was tempted by the serpent
Because he did not understand the concept of death or punishment
Because he did not sufficiently fear the punishment that would result from his disobedience
Because he believed the reward of gaining knowledge would outweigh any punishment
What does Hobbes suggest about the location of eternal life?
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It is in a spiritual realm that exists beyond the physical universe
It is on Earth, as implied by scripture, particularly in the Book of Revelation
It is in Heaven, a place located physically above the Earth's atmosphere
It is in an alternate dimension that humans cannot currently comprehend
How does Hobbes's interpretation of Heaven challenge traditional Christian doctrine?
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By suggesting that Heaven is a state of mind rather than a physical place
By stating that Heaven is exclusively for the direct descendants of biblical figures
By arguing that Heaven is meant to be a future common-wealth on Earth, not a spiritual realm for believers after death
By claiming that only those who perform miracles can ascend to Heaven
What does Hobbes imply about the traditional concept of Hell?
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That Hell is a literal place of fire and torture located beneath the Earth's surface
That Hell, like Heaven, is largely metaphorical and its traditional description does not match scriptural accounts
That Hell is a state of eternal suffering experienced in life rather than after death
That Hell is specifically designed for nonbelievers and is located underwater
How does Hobbes's interpretation of the Devil and Hell challenge traditional Christian beliefs?
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By suggesting that both Hell and the Devil are metaphorical
By confirming the physical existence of the Devil and Hell as described in medieval texts
By asserting that the Devil is a more powerful figure than traditionally believed
By claiming that Hell is a place on Earth where sinners live before the afterlife
According to Hobbes, where will salvation and forgiveness occur?
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In a celestial Heaven that exists outside of the physical universe
In an ethereal spiritual state achieved after death
On Earth, in a future state where people are forgiven and protected
In a metaphorical sense, representing a state of mind rather than a physical place
