In the late nineteenth century, orthodox Protestant churches were being challenged by
a. the theories of Charles Darwin.
b. the mounting emphasis on materialism.
c. fundamentalist insistence on a literal interpretation of the Bible.
d. the social doctrines of Catholicism and Judaism.
e. African Americans' rejection of Christianity.
a, b, d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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