In the debate on the relationship of Protestantism and capitalism
A)Marx argued that Protestantism grew out of capitalism while Weber argued that Protestantism help lead to the rise of capitalism.
B)both Marx and Weber believed there was a strong connection between the two.
C)Weber believed that the doctrine of predestination made Protestants into "worldly ascetics."
D)Protestantism is identified with self-discipline, self-reliance, hard work, thrift, and rationality.
E)all of the above

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All of the statements are true in the debate on the relationship of Protestantism and capitalism. Marx believed that Protestantism grew out of capitalism, while Weber argued that Protestantism helped to lead to the rise of capitalism. Weber believed that the doctrine of predestination made Protestants into "worldly ascetics," and Protestantism is often identified with self-discipline, self-reliance, hard work, thrift, and rationality as values that are conducive to capitalist economic activity.

In the Debate on the Relationship of Protestantism and Capitalism