According to the secularization theory,which of the following findings seem the likeliest?

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According to secularization theory, there is a decline in the use of religion to determine morality. This would suggest that choice A, a decline in the use of the ethic of divinity to determine morality, is the likeliest finding.

Answer: B
 While secularization theory predicts a decline in religious influence, it does not necessarily predict a decline in belief in God(s). Therefore, choice B, 94% of Americans reporting a belief in God(s) in some form, is not necessarily unlikely according to secularization theory.

Answer: C
 Secularization theory does not necessarily predict a move toward a balance between Gesellschaft and Gemeinschaft groups. Therefore, choice C is not necessarily more or less likely according to secularization theory.

Answer: D
 Meritocracy gaining appeal as a principle for fair distribution is not necessarily predicted by secularization theory. Therefore, choice D is not necessarily more or less likely according to secularization theory.

Answer: E
 An increase in the belief that one's thoughts have nothing to do with morality is not necessarily predicted by secularization theory. Therefore, choice E is not necessarily more or less likely according to secularization theory.

According to the Secularization Theory,which of the Following Findings Seem