With respect to religious systems, "transformation" includes the characteristics of a(n) __________ from which transformation occurs, a(n) __________ toward which transformation is directed, and a(n) __________ by which transformation occurs.

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The three components of transformation in religious systems include a predicament from which transformation occurs, an ideal state or goal toward which transformation is directed, and a means or strategy by which transformation occurs. Option B accurately reflects these components. Option A (beginning, middle, end) is too vague and could apply to any process, not necessarily religious transformation. Option C (predicament, goal, strategy) is very close, but "goal" is not as encompassing as "ideal state" and "strategy" is not as encompassing as "means." Option D (problem, goal, myth) is close, but "myth" is too specific and doesn't encompass all possible means of transformation. Option E (problem, solution, ritual) is too limiting in terms of the means or strategies for transformation.

With Respect to Religious Systems, "Transformation" Includes the Characteristics of A(n)