Multiple Choice
People embrace religion in the face of uncertainty and draw on religious doctrine and ritual to comprehend the meaning of life and death and to cope with misfortunes and injustices. From a functionalist perspective, these are examples of
A) the legacy of manifest destiny.
B) civil religion.
C) the social functions of religion.
D) the sacred nature of religion.
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