The shift from civil religion to common religion means that_______________?
Correct answer: C. despite the weakening of traditional authority our everyday lives and common sense remain shaped by religious beliefs and values
- A. the increasing bureaucracy of the state has made religion only a marginal part of our lives
- B. religious participation in collective worship may have declined but people still practice their faiths in private
- C. despite the weakening of traditional authority our everyday lives and common sense remain shaped by religious beliefs and values
- D. people are much more likely to discuss their religious beliefs in public informal settings
Explanation
The shift to common religion means that formal religious authority may weaken while religious ideas and values continue to influence everyday meanings and common sense. It is broader than merely continuing private worship after public participation declines.
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