Which of These Statements Illustrates the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective on Religion

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements illustrates the symbolic interactionist perspective on religion?

• A) Religion is an "opiate" that soothes distress and prevents social uprising.
• B) A religious belief system may be more compatible with and help to strengthen capitalism.
• C) The teachers of many religions are male, as are the leaders of religious institutions.
• D) Religion provides reference groups that help individuals to define their own identity.

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