Although Differences in Doctrine Had the Potential to Splinter the Early

question 31

Multiple Choice

Although differences in doctrine had the potential to splinter the early Christian church into dozens of sects, a unity of belief and ritual was maintained by a ________.

• A) single religious leader known as the pope
• B) group of secret nuns
• C) network of bishops
• D) regular publication of current thought

Understand the market model of religion and its implications for religious diversity and competition.

Describe how religious beliefs and practices are acquired and transmitted across generations.

Identify factors influencing individual and collective religiosity.

Understand the process of routinization of charisma and its impact on religious groups.

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