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Garrulous

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According to the text, a religious specialist who speaks through the supernatural being is best defined as a:
 
  a. sorcerer.
  b. spirit medium.
  c. witch.
  d. healer and trancer.

Question 2

What is the primary difference between a synchronic and a diachronic approach?
 
  a. One focuses on Western religions, and the other is more global and cross-cultural.
  b. One focuses on practices in a less stratified society, and the other focuses on state religions.
  c. One focuses on the here-and-now, and the other takes a longer view of change over time.
  d. One looks at religion as a system, and the other looks at religion as a practice.


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ryrychapman11

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

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

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c


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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