Question

Which of the following would be more characteristic of a universalizing religion?

a) several priests build temples at the tops of the worlds highest volcanoes.
b) several priests travel across the world to establish missions on remote islands.
c) A religious leader proclaims that you cannot join her church unless your mother was previously a member of that church.
d) Priests follow a calendar of religious services based largely on seasonal changes.
e) priests and adherents of a particular church pledge that they will not support warfare in any form.

Answer 1

B) several priests travel across the world to establish missions on remote islands.

Step-by-step explanation:

Universalizing religions offer belief systems that are attractive to the universal population. They look for new members and welcome anyone and everyone who wishes to adopt their belief system. Universalizing religions have many diverse members, who come from different ethnic backgrounds, hence the term universal. B) therefore makes the most sense since it is trying to find more converts.