Which of the Following Describes Secularization Theory

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes secularization theory?

• A) With increased secularization comes greater reliance on capitalism.
• B) Decreased attendance at religious services is the cause of longer lifespans.
• C) Longer lifespans is the cause of decreased attendance at religious services.
• D) Religion is being used less often to make sense of the world, while rational and scientific explanations of phenomena are increasing.
• E) Decreased religiosity in one region of the world leads to increased religiosity in a different region of the world.

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Definitions:

Polite Language

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