Which statement concerning religious fundamentalism is FALSE?
a. It has been on the rise in the United States for a long time.
b. It only exists in Islamic countries.
c. It has grown much more rapidly in the United States in recent decades than traditional Protestant denominations.
d. It plays an increasingly important role in the politics of the United States.
e. It is a phenomenon that is not associated with globalization.
ANSWER:
b
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