Some critics have attempted to eliminate all vestiges of civil ...

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Some critics have attempted to eliminate all vestiges of civil religion from public life. However, sociologist Robert Bellah, who has studied civil religion extensively, argues that:
 
  a. civil religion is the same thing as Christianity.
 b. civil religion is limited to affirmations of loyalty and patriotism that members of any religion can accept.
 c. pure religion is trivialized by civil religion.
 d. those who do not believe in the existence of God can still believe in civil religion.

Question 2

In relation to types of groups, describe sociologist Charles Horton Cooley's theory on primary and secondary groups.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

Describe primary groups and provide examples

Describe secondary groups and provide examples

Discuss how secondary groups can become primary groups

Encourage students to include any personal experiences in relation to primary groups and secondary groups in their responses