Conflict theorists believe that religion:
A) promotes and reinforces social inequality.
B) is not innate, but socially constructed.
C) plays a role in bringing consensus and harmony in society.
D) is the most common means of learning.
E) provides meaning in life and offers hope for the future.
Question 2
Which of the following is a criticism of the functionalists' perspective on religion?
A) It implies that religion is indispensable to leading a good life.
B) It ignores religion's role in challenging homophobia and uniting people.
C) It attaches too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness.
D) It overlooks the progress and variation of women's leadership in organized religion.
E) It focuses on micro-level behavior of religion and ignores social inequality at the macro level.