A small group broke away from a larger religious group to become independent in order to focus on their faith. According to Weber, what characteristics will develop over time within the smaller group?
A) theological separation
B) faith-oriented work
C) spontaneity and enthusiasm
D) routinization and institutionalization

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According to Weber, over time, smaller groups that break away to focus on their faith will experience routinization and institutionalization as they develop their own structures and norms to sustain their practices and beliefs.

A Small Group Broke Away from a Larger Religious Group