One explanation for the popularity of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism is that

A: they are hard to classify

B: they are ethnic religions

C: they are universalizing religions

D: they are both universalizing and ethnic religions

E: they are ethnic religions that attempt to appeal to many groups

1 answer

The correct answer is:

C: they are universalizing religions

Universalizing religions actively seek to appeal to a global audience and spread their teachings beyond their original cultural or ethnic contexts, which contributes to their wide adoption and popularity.