Which of the Following Is False with Regards to the Clergy-Communicant

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false with regards to the clergy-communicant privilege?

• A)A privilege protecting confidential communications between clergy and communicants has been adopted in all 50 states.
• B)A clergy-communicant privilege is recognized as part of the federal common law.
• C)The member of the clergy and the communicant should belong to the same faith for the clergy-communicant privilege to apply.
• D)In order for the privilege to apply the communicant must be one who seeks out the clergy in a religious capacity for the purpose of securing spiritual advice.

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