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V@ndy87

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According to critics such as Michael Parenti, the child molestation scandal in the Catholic Church threatens trust of societal institutions because
 
  a. it reveals not only the acts of flawed individuals but the self-serving corruption of a religious organization.
  b. religious freedom protects churches from being investigated by the government.
  c. it exposes financial fraud that left homeowners in bankruptcy.
  d. it exposes the limits of individual freedom to support social institutions.

Question 2

What is threatened when events such as fraudulent business practices or scandals in religious groups come to light?
 
  a. Personal freedom
  b. Trust in social institutions
  c. Second Amendment
  d. First Amendment



dreamfighter72

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. it reveals not only the acts of flawed individuals but the self-serving corruption of a religious organization.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. Trust in social institutions



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