What Is One of the Primary Reasons That the Study

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is one of the primary reasons that the study of religion in anthropology is difficult?

• A) Religion is no longer an important aspect of modern, secular societies.
• B) The lack of variation in religious expression makes religion uninteresting to anthropologists.
• C) There is a wide range of local religious expression.
• D) The range of religions is so vast that it is not possible to study them effectively.

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