After World War II, Adherence to Traditional Religion in Europe

question 48

Multiple Choice

After World War II, adherence to traditional religion in Europe

• A)declined drastically, though many stayed culturally Christian.
• B)initially declined but has recently rebounded.
• C)has remained roughly the same as in the United States.
• D)increased as Europe lost its hegemony in the world.
• E)increased as churches have increased their charitable role in society.

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