How Is a Sociological Definition of Religion Different from a Commonsense

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Multiple Choice

How is a sociological definition of religion different from a commonsense, everyday definition?

• A) A sociological definition looks only at the macro elements of religion.
• B) A sociological definition looks only at the way religion is created and recreated through everyday interaction.
• C) A sociological definition must be broad enough to encompass all brands of religious experience.
• D) A sociological definition is only interested in the deity a particular religion worships.
• E) A sociological definition cannot take into account personal relationships with God.

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Definitions:

\(6^{\sqrt{2}}\)

An example of a number raised to an irrational exponent, here specifically the square root of 2, showcasing an exponential expression.

\(4e^x\)

An exponential function where the base is Euler's number (e) multiplied by 4, and \(x\) is the exponent.

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Simplify

The process of reducing an expression to its simplest form, making it easier to understand or solve.