What is the contemporary approach of sociologists to the study of religion?
a. Sociologists attempt to verify a people's religious beliefs.
b. Sociologists compare religious belief systems to determine which are the most authentic.
c. Sociology is emerging as a religion of science.
d. Sociologists are interested in how religion contributes to social order and cultural variation.
e. Sociologists today have very little interest in the study of religion.
D
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