According to sociologists, religious rituals are useful to groups because they provide an opportunity for
a. people to participate in a shared experience that focuses on the community as a whole.
b. individuals to worship God and increase their chance for salvation.
c. people to experience the joy and sorrow associated with ceremonies like weddings and funerals.
d. religious leaders to speak to their community of believers.
Question 2
According to the author, one of the dysfunctions of religion is that
a. religion tends to discourage critical thinking and analysis.
b. believers are expected to accept an absolute morality.
c. religion confirms truths of the universe.
d. religion discourages commitment to community.
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