Asked by Hilda Recinos on May 01, 2024
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The whitest of all the major religions in the United States is:
A) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Buddhism
D) Judaism
Major Religions
The world's largest religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism, based on the number of followers.
Whitest
Pertaining to or characteristic of the lightest or most pale in terms of skin color or complexion, often used in demographics and discussion of racial identity.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of religious and racial segregation and their ongoing presence in contemporary American society.
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Supachok ChiarasatawongMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
While all of the major religions in the United States have a diverse range of followers, Judaism is often considered the "whitest" due to its history and cultural ties to European and Ashkenazi Jewish communities. Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism all have a significant diversity of followers, including people of color from many different backgrounds.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mechanisms of religious and racial segregation and their ongoing presence in contemporary American society.