Which of the Following Theories Contends That Religious Practices Have

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories contends that religious practices have likely developed in response to very practical problems as people sought to adapt to the natural environment?

• A) Marxism
• B) cultural materialism
• C) ritual theory
• D) secularization theory

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