What is the primary difference between a synchronic and a diachronic approach?

a. One focuses on Western religions, and the other is more global and cross-cultural.
b. ?One focuses on practices in a less stratified society, and the other focuses on state religions.
c. One focuses on the here-and-now, and the other takes a longer view of change over time.
d. One looks at religion as a system, and the other looks at religion as a practice.


ANSWER:
c

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