Question

Which statement best characterizes animism?

A. It's a religion that maintains the futility of human existence.
B. It's composed of irrational superstitions that arise in underdeveloped rural communities.
C. It's the basis of social status within a tribe.
D. It combines natural, human, and spiritual forces.

Answer 1

Animism is the believe that other living things - animals and plants - have a spiritual life, just like humans.

The correct answer is D. It combines natural, human, and spiritual forces.

Option B is not a description, but a judgement, and a biased one: it's not acceptable in a scientific context!