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Melani1276

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The social function of religion is to:
 
  a. provide explanations for puzzling things and events.
  b. maintain the institutions of society as a whole.
  c. help people cope with misfortunes and death.
  d. All of these are psychological functions of religion.

Question 2

Religious rituals instill confidence when people are faced with the uncertainties of life. This was the position taken by which of these scholars?
 
  a. Sir James Frazer
  b. Emile Durkheim
  c. Bronislaw Malinowski
  d. Franz Boas


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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