In Class, It Was Said That We Take a "Phenomenological

question 3

Multiple Choice

In class, it was said that we take a "phenomenological approach" to the study of religion. This means

• A) we try to study a religion the way the followers themselves understand and practice it.
• B) we try to see within the world's religions how they are all alike and can get along better.
• C) we try to see how religion fulfills people's psychological needs, even if they do not know it.
• D) we try to analyze the world's religions philosophically in hopes of seeing which one is true.

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