This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Ritual tends to a. evoke shared understandings among the believers. b. threaten the unity of the ... (Read 91 times)

ENagel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 2, 2018
Ritual tends to
 
  a. evoke shared understandings among the believers.
  b. threaten the unity of the group.
  c. distract religions from dealing with the ultimate human concerns.
  d. blur the distinction between the sacred and the secular.

Question 2

Until recently, the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa used the Bible to defend apartheid. This is an example of
 
  a. using theodicy.
  b. legitimizing social structures that have profane origins.
  c. providing a social control function.
  d. unifying the people.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jadwiga9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


ENagel

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

helenmarkerine

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Ancestral versus shared derived characters involving morphological traits. Ancestral versus shared derived characters involving morphological traits.
(a) Homologous traits are similar due to shared ancestry. (b) Analogous traits (bats’, birds’, and f (a) Homologous traits are similar due to shared ancestry. (b) Analogous traits (bats’, birds’, and f
Burial caves from Mangaia, Cook Islands, document the changing patterns of mortuary ritual. Burial caves from Mangaia, Cook Islands, document the changing patterns of mortuary ritual.
Large water tank, possibly a public or ritual bathing area, from Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley ... Large water tank, possibly a public or ritual bathing area, from Mohenjo-daro, Indus Valley ...
Spouted ritual wine vessel (Guang). Spouted ritual wine vessel (Guang).
Ritual disc (bi) with dragon and phoenix motif, Chinese, from Jincun, Henan Province. Ritual disc (bi) with dragon and phoenix motif, Chinese, from Jincun, Henan Province.
Video: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Chlorophyll and Pigment & Light

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library