Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Waning

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the waning presence of the new religious movements?

• A)increasing minority groups in North American society
• B)increasing number of monotheists
• C)decreasing number of atheists
• D)increasing secularization in North American society

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