SAGE News Clips: Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual AdorationDescription: Since 1978, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, WI, has been praying nonstop, day and night for the sick, troubled, and stressed-out. Prayer requests are received from all over the world by phone, fax, and now the Internet. At least two people pray together at all times, but with dwindling numbers the nuns have asked for community volunteers like Donna Brenden to help pray in 1-hour shifts.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 303 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT true of rituals?
A. Rituals include rites of passage, ongoing spiritual practices, and elements of everyday language that serve as religious reminders.
B. Rituals can help people deal with tragedy.
C. Rituals can provide a theory of evil and focus participants' on some abstract issue.
D. Rituals are ideas that explain the world and identify what should be considered sacred.
Answer: D
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