Question

Which of the following is the BEST example of a denomination?

A. any religion that has the support of the state

B. Christianity because it covers a wide range of beliefs

C. any religion that has members in more than one country

D. Sunni Islam because it is a specific religion with set doctrines

Answer 1

Answer: D. Sunni Islam because it is a specific religion with set doctrines

Step-by-step explanation:

A is wrong because a denomination is a religious organization that is not state sponsored.

B is wrong because Christianity is a religion, not a denomination

C is wrong (common sense reasons)

**A denomination is a "a subgroup within a religion that has a common name, tradition, and identity" (pediaa.com)**

D is correct because Sunni Islam is one of the three denominations to Islam.