Which of the following has challenged most religions for the past decades?
a. the rise of polytheism
b. the rise of secularism
c. the rise of monotheism
d.the rise of patriarchal systems
b. the rise of secularism
Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. Religion should be studied—among other reasons—to understand its persistence in the modern world, which in many ways is not hospitable to religious belief and practice.
b. Correct. The rise of secularism, or life without religion, particularly in the public sphere, has challenged most religions for the past two hundred years.
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a. individuals and other individuals b. communities and other communities c. the individual and the community d. none of the above
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A. He has a different opinion on leadership. B. He thinks the other students are wrong. C. He professes ignorance on the issue of leadership. D. He thinks there is no point in arguing about whether men or women arebetter leaders.
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