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Sportsfan2111

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Religion differs from magic in all of the following ways except:
 
  a. religion deals with major issues of human existence, while magic is directed toward specific aims.
  b. religion uses prayer and sacrifices to appeal to supernatural powers, while magic believes that that it can control circumstances through its own efforts.
  c. religion tends to be practiced at irregular times, while magic has a set timetable for practice.
  d. religion uses officially-recognized functionaries, such as priests, while magic may not have officially-recognized leaders.
  e. religion tends to be group activity, while magic tends to be an individual activity.

Question 2

Both religion and magic
 
  a. are nonrational systems of supernatural belief.
  b. deal with ones spiritual relationship with deities.
  c. are group, rather than individual, activities.
  d. are susceptible to scientific verification.
  e. are practiced irregularly and not at set times.


owenfalvey

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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