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GST 112 Study Session 4: GST103: Christianity and Political Culture in Nigeria Objective Question

Question

Why did mainstream churches view breakaway churches with suspicion at the close of the nineteenth century?
Options
A Because of their use of English in worship
B Given the tense atmosphere within which the secessions occurred
Correct Answer
C Because they rejected the Bible
D Because they were funded by Muslims
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'the mainstream churches at the close of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century viewed the breakaway churches with suspicion, given the tense atmosphere within which the secessions occurred.'

Hint

Racial discrimination by white missionaries created tensions.

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