What Do Stark and Bainbridge Mean When They Say That

question 9

Multiple Choice

What do Stark and Bainbridge mean when they say that religion is "self-limiting"?

• A)They believe that science and empirical methods are waning in public trust and that science has discredited itself as a way of knowing about the world.
• B)They believe that religion is adapting to science and becoming more empirical, and by adapting, religion will "join" the secular culture rather than "fight" it.Therefore religion will not be replaced by secularism, but will merge with it.
• C)They believe that God will not allow secularism to obliterate religion.
• D)They believe that science, technology, and empirical methods are unable to meet certain needs that individuals have, and that only religion can provide compensators in these areas.
• E)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Abreaction

A therapeutic process in which repressed emotions are brought to consciousness and expressed.

Compromise

A method of resolving disagreements where each party makes concessions to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating the intake of addictive substances, often leading to physical and psychological symptoms.

Confrontation

A direct encounter between parties or individuals where conflicts or disagreements are openly addressed.