Question

question 4 why might someone accept dogma with absolute faith without ever experiencing it? a it provides a sense of rootedness, meaning, and orderliness. b they are not rational people. c they live in an oppressive society. d it promises them a better life after death.

Explanation:

• Option A: Dogma often gives people a sense of belonging, purpose, and a structured view of the world, which can explain why they accept it with faith without direct experience. This is a common psychological and sociological reason related to the human need for meaning and order.
• Option B: Labeling people as "not rational" is an oversimplification and not a comprehensive or accurate reason for accepting dogma. Many rational people can also be drawn to dogma for various reasons like the ones in Option A.
• Option C: Living in an oppressive society is not the primary or universal reason for accepting dogma. People in non - oppressive societies can also accept dogma, and oppression doesn't directly explain the acceptance of dogma with absolute faith in all cases.
• Option D: While some dogmas (like religious ones) may promise an afterlife, this is a specific case and not a general reason that applies to all dogmas. Also, the sense of rootedness, meaning, and order (Option A) is a more fundamental and general psychological driver.

Answer:

A. It provides a sense of rootedness, meaning, and orderliness.