Which of the Following Best Describes the Role of "The

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of "the Black church" in African American life?

• A)There is a history of religious blame and shame.
• B)These churches build and sustain community, address issues of social justice, and sustain hope.
• C)It represents one religious denomination.
• D)Few African Americans belong to a religious organization.

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Definitions:

Propinquity

The proximity or physical closeness between people or places, influencing their likelihood of interaction.

Polyandry

A system of marriage that allows women to have multiple husbands.

Exogamy

A social arrangement where marriage is allowed only outside a social group, clan, or tribe.

Endogamy

The practice of marrying within a specific social group, caste, or ethnic community, often to preserve cultural or religious identity.