Which of the following contains evidence to support the conflict perspective of religion?
A) Buddhists adhere to ethical principles in order to live a moral life.
B) Christianity in Europe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was used as a justification for imperialist expansion into non-Christian counties.
C) African American churches have been sources of social support,social networking,and political activism,providing congregants with a haven from their marginalized place in society.
D) Evangelical Christian men and women are more likely to encourage and achieve gender equality.

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This choice discusses how Christianity was used as a justification for colonialism and expansion, which is a key tenet of the conflict perspective of religion that posits that religion is used to maintain power relations and reinforce the dominance of the ruling class over the oppressed. A, C, and D do not provide evidence to support the conflict perspective of religion.

Which of the Following Contains Evidence to Support the Conflict