Which theorist argued that as societies modernized religious authority would diminish and political and economic institutions would rise in prominence?
A) Benedict
B) Weber
C) Kuhn
D) McGuire

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Max Weber argued that as societies modernized, traditional sources of authority, such as religion, would lose power and legitimacy, while rational-legal authority rooted in political and economic institutions would become more prominent. This theory is known as the secularization thesis. Option A (Benedict) is incorrect because she is known for her work on culture and personality. Option C (Kuhn) is incorrect because he is known for his work on the philosophy of science. Option D (McGuire) is incorrect because he is known for his work on the sociology of religion, but did not develop the secularization thesis.

Which Theorist Argued That as Societies Modernized Religious Authority Would