The Fact That People Are Dropping Out of Organized Religion

question 138

Multiple Choice

The fact that people are dropping out of organized religion doesn't mean that they are abandoning their faith. Some futurists have noted a renewed interest in ________, perhaps as a part of a broader search for a new inner purpose.

• A) taming nature
• B) the fine arts
• C) charitable giving
• D) spirituality
• E) materialism

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A key structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres of the brain involved in controlling movement, emotional responses, and decision making.

Cognitive Distortion

Faulty or biased ways of thinking that are believed to contribute to emotional distress and mental health disorders.

Verbal Abuses

The use of words to cause harm to the person being spoken to; it involves harmful, derogatory, or demeaning language.