Which of the following explains how religion acts as a social institution?
a. Religion exists in every culture.
b. Religions financially support their members and actions in society.
c. Religion can stabilize society and provide a structured framework and set of guidelines for
how people behave and interact.
d. Religions provide mutual benefits to their members, teaching values such as sharing and
mutual support.
Answer: C
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