According to Your Textbook, the Feminization of American Christianity May

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, the feminization of American Christianity may have been the result of

• A)women beginning to gain power in all areas of life.
• B)the dislodging of religion from direct access to political power.
• C)the changing image of women away from perceptions of being irrational and emotional.
• D)the wondrous effects of the "miracle motif."
• E)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Upper South

A term referring to the northern tier of the Southern states in the United States, which historically included states like Virginia and Tennessee.

Lower South

A geographic term referring to the southernmost states of the U.S., often associated with deep historical ties to plantation agriculture and the Confederacy.

Seceded

To formally withdraw from membership in a federation, union, political entity or organization, often referring to the withdrawal of states from the United States leading to the Civil War.

Paternalist Ethos

A social attitude that emphasizes the need for authorities to guide or restrict the actions of those deemed less experienced or capable, often justified by a belief in the latter's best interest.