In defining religion

a. we must keep in mind that we are only concerned with intellectual beliefs.
b. we are dealing with "morality tinged with emotion."
c. Tillich's definition, "ultimate concern," far exceeds the common usage of the term "religion" when used in some contexts.
d. it is not important to claim that the proposition "God exists" is a true one, only that a person have faith in God.


ANS: C

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