When speaking of spiritual ultimacy, Western religious traditions (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam) tend to use __________ terms, whereas Eastern traditions (like Buddhism and Daoism) tend toward __________ language.

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Western religious traditions tend to refer to a personal God or divine figure, emphasizing the importance of personal relationship and devotion. This is reflected in the use of personal and theistic language. On the other hand, Eastern traditions emphasize the interconnectedness of all things and the ultimate oneness of the universe. This is reflected in the use of impersonal and monistic language. Therefore, the best choice is D, which correctly identifies the language tendencies of Western and Eastern traditions.

When Speaking of Spiritual Ultimacy, Western Religious Traditions (E