Which approach to religious beliefs and behaviors do the textbook authors feel is most effective at explaining why people engage in religious behaviors, especially behaviors that do not directly benefit the individual, such as the actions of the jihadists who attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris?

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The authors likely find the idea that religion is a system of social action most effective because it explains religious behaviors as part of a larger social context, where actions are influenced by group dynamics, social norms, and collective identities, rather than individual benefits.

Which Approach to Religious Beliefs and Behaviors Do the Textbook