Religion, magic, and witchcraft are all similar in which of the following ways?
a. They all disappear once modern education and scientific training expand.
b. They all share the common goal of improving social relationships within a community.
c. They are all associated with morose nonconformists who try to destroy society.
d. They provide explanation of events and are mechanisms of social control. e. They are all morally neutral.
ANSWER: d
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