A Secular Trend Is a

question 16

Multiple Choice

A secular trend is a

• A) decrease in religiosity
• B) trend in the general population
• C) trend that increases and decreases in a regular pattern, such as the seasons
• D) time-lag effect

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Definitions:

Law

A system of rules established by a society or government to regulate behavior, with penalties for violations.

Rationalism

A philosophical viewpoint arguing that reason is the chief source of knowledge rather than sensory experience.

Natural Law

A philosophical theory that posits the existence of a law whose content is set by nature and that therefore has validity everywhere.

Ethical System

A coherent set of moral principles, values, and standards that guide individuals or groups in making decisions and conducting themselves.