The secular approach to life rejects religion because of:
a. the rising number of private religions.
b. the lack of institutions offering religious studies as a subject.
c. the lack of cross-cultural understanding among people.
d. the perceived evils of extremism.
d. the perceived evils of extremism.
Analysis:
a. b & c. Incorrect. The rise of secularism, or life without religion, particularly in the public sphere, has challenged most religions for the past two hundred years.
d. Correct. Today, the secular approach to life rejects religion for the perceived evils of extremism.
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