Which of the following is an effect of secularism?

a. the widespread illiteracy about religion in North America
b. the decrease in atheistic views
c. the growing popularity of private religions
d. a decrease in the number of existing religions in North America


a. the widespread illiteracy about religion in North America

Analysis:
a. Correct. Secularism has led to a lessening of religious belief and practice, and in North America to widespread illiteracy about religion.
b, c & d. Incorrect. 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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