Why do Islamic states, both in their early years and today, differ from Christian states in the relationship between church and state?
A) Islam sprang up in a region that was devoid of political institutions, and thus state and religion emerged simultaneously.
B) The Arabian government immediately voluntarily adopted Islam as its official state religion.
C) Muslim leaders instituted Islamic schools and placed Muslim clergymen in positions of political power.
D) When Muslim conquerors overthrew governments, the first decree would be to make Islam the official state religion.
E) Muhammad is revered more for his political influence than his religious teachings.
Answer: A
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