Both religion and magic
a. are nonrational systems of supernatural belief.
b. deal with one’s spiritual relationship with deities.
c. are group, rather than individual, activities.
d. are susceptible to scientific verification.
e. are practiced irregularly and not at set times.
ANS: A
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