An Open Systems Theory of Religion Emphasizes That Churches, Mosques

question 15

Multiple Choice

An open systems theory of religion emphasizes that churches, mosques, and synagogues

• A)have no influence on the larger society of which they are a part.
• B)are not influenced by the larger society of which they are a part.
• C)are influenced by local events but not by global processes and structures.
• D)are pretty invulnerable to variations and changes in the subsystems within the group.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Ethnologist

A researcher who studies the cultural differences and similarities among human societies, often through fieldwork and comparative analysis.

Elicit Care

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Puberty

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