According to Gordon Allport, which of the following people can be categorized as an intrinsically religious person?

A. Nina, a faith healer who uses ancient rituals to help people quit addictions
B. Jonah, who is very active in his synagogue because his father expects him to be
C. Bill, an atheist who works with Doctors Without Borders to help children in developing nations
D. Farah, who is deeply religious because her faith is meaningful to her


Answer: D

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