The religious economy approach suggests which of the following?

A. Religions can be understood as organizations that oppress their followers.
B. Religions can be understood as organizations in competition with each other.
C. Religions can be understood as organizations that are primarily driven by the desire for economic profit.
D. Religions can be understood as bureaucracies.


Ans: B

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