Which of the Following Is True About Rites of Passage

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about rites of passage?

• A) Rites of passage only worsen the anxieties caused by other aspects of religion.
• B) Beliefs and rituals can, ironically, both diminish and create anxiety and a sense of insecurity and danger.
• C) Despite their prevalence during the time that Victor Turner did his research, rites of passage have disappeared with the advent of modern life.
• D) Rites of passage would be effective in diminishing anxiety and fear if they did not involve the liminal phase.
• E) Participants in rites of passage are only tricked into believing that there was a big change in their lives.

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