Neil Smelser's Theoretical Model Predicts That the U

question 57

Multiple Choice

Neil Smelser's theoretical model predicts that the U.S. approach of having no state-sponsored religion is an example of structural conduciveness. What does the condition of no state-sponsored religion predict for society?

• A) Religious movements are able to "compete" for people in an effort to exercise religious belief.
• B) Religion is less likely to be used as a mobilizing force in social movements.
• C) Individuals will experience less conflict with each other over religion, which reduces the likelihood of conflict in the form of social movements.
• D) In this type of society, religion is more likely to become fused with politics in unhelpful ways.

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