QUIZ ON SWAMI AND CHRISTIANITY

The message of "Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man," which Jesus Christ proclaimed 2000 years ago, should become a living faith for the achievement of real peace and the unity of mankind.

- Baba, August 1981

1. Complete Swami's teaching on the progressive realizations that Jesus experienced - Firstly he realized "I am the Messenger of God." Then, after some time he said "I am the Son of God." Finally Jesus declared,
A. "There is only one God."
B. "I and my Father are One."
C. "I am the Holy Spirit."
D. "Holy Spirit and I are One."

2. Why did Jesus wash His disciples' feet?
A. To demonstrate the spirit of service.
B. To show cleanliness is next to Godliness.
C. To inculcate a feeling of brotherliness among the disciples.
D. To demonstrate to His disciples that he was not superior to them.

3. On the occasion of Maha Shivarathri in 1973, Swami created a cross showing the crucified Jesus for Dr. Hislop. What was unique about the cross?
A. It produced Vibhuti and was made from the very same wood on which Jesus was crucified.
B. It showed Jesus as He actually looked at that time and was made from the very same wood on which Jesus was crucified.
C. It was the replica of a great work by Michelangelo and made from one of the rarest metals on earth.
D. It was made gold and showed Jesus as He actually looked at that time.

4. What ethereal words did Jesus hear when He was on the cross?
A. "Dear Son, do not despair."
B. "God is with you, Dear Son."
C. "I shall never leave you, Jesus, my Son."
D. "All life is one, my dear Son! Be alike to every one."

5. St. Paul used to persecute Christians; what happened to change him into a great Christian writer and missionary?
A. He came to know some close disciples of Jesus.
B. He fell sick and Jesus cured him.
C. Jesus appeared in his dream.
D. He lost his memory and got it back miraculously.

6. At one point Jesus' mother and father became very worried as they could not find their son; what was this situation?
A. Jesus had gone to the river.
B. Jesus was teaching His young friends.
C. Jesus was listening to the priests at the temple.
D. Jesus was giving food to the poor.

7. Swami tells us that at one point Jesus went into the hills to pray. On return he came across a group of fishermen who were worried over their inability to catch any fish. What happens next?
A. Jesus takes them to the hills to pray with him.
B. Jesus begins to teach them the scriptures.
C. Jesus goes out with them in the boat and finds many fish.
D. The men start to ridicule Jesus.

8. What was one reason for Jesus facing antagonism from the religious authorities in Jerusalem?
A. Because he refused to change his attire.
B. Because he opposed religious animal sacrifices.
C. Because he refused to become a priest.
D. Because he refused to speak against the Romans.

9. Jesus was condemned to be crucified. What was the reaction of his disciples?
A. They pledged to take revenge against the Romans.
B. They stayed loyal to Jesus and were ready to get crucified.
C. They refused to recognize Jesus.
D. They gathered support for Jesus.

10. What was the name of Jesus' disciple who always doubted Jesus?
A. John
B. Matthew
C. Thomas
D. Bartholomew