Which of the following is a criticism of the functionalists' perspective on religion?
A. It implies that religion is indispensable to leading a good life.
B. It ignores religion's role in challenging homophobia and uniting people.
C. It attaches too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness.
D. It overlooks the progress and variation of women's leadership in organized religion.
E. It focuses on the micro-level behavior of religion and ignores social inequality at the macro level.
Answer: A
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