According to Sociologists, Religious Rituals Are Useful to Groups Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to sociologists, religious rituals are useful to groups because they provide an opportunity for

• A)people to participate in a shared experience that focuses on the community as a whole.
• B)individuals to worship God and increase their chance for salvation.
• C)people to experience the joy and sorrow associated with ceremonies like weddings and funerals.
• D)religious leaders to speak to their community of believers.

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Clientele Effect

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