Which of the following statements is true?
a. Belief in the power of supernatural sanctions determines the level of conformity an individual has to socially prescribed behavior.
b. By providing an alternative power structure, religion often increases social hostility and conflict.
c. There is no correlation between social control and religious belief systems.
d. Only a few religious systems prescribe to purely ethical behavior.
e. For those who practice religion, there is a rather moderate increase in stress and frustration that sometimes has an effect on society at large.
ANSWER:
a
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