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The distinction between the sacred and profane is at the heart of all religions.
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition
Belief systems can be organized into three basic typesa.animism, polytheism, totemism.c.animism, theism, ethicalism.b.shamanism, polytheism, monotheism.d.monotheism, polytheism, ethicalism.
Changing immigration patterns in the United States havea.decreased attendance at religious services.b.added to the variety of religions.c.increased belief in the value of religion.d.hurt membership in Protestant denominations.
The most important functions of religion includea.social cohesion.c.emotional support.b.social control.d.all of the above
The “opium of the people” idea refers to the theory that religion encourages people to accept their social conditions because rewards await them in the afterlife.
An example of a religious ritual isa.baptism.c.funeral.b.wedding.d.all of the above
The best-known polytheistic religion isa.Judaism.c.Hinduism.b.Christianity.d.Catholicism.
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