Research on the relationship between religious orientation and prejudice suggests that
A) within a religious orientation, prejudice is either universally permitted or uni- versally prohibited.
B) knowing people's religious orientation informs us about their attitudes, but not about their behavior, toward minority groups.
C) there is no universally tolerant religious orientation.
D) one's religious beliefs cause them to be prejudiced (or not).

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Research has not found a universally tolerant religious orientation. While some religions may have teachings of love and compassion for all, individuals within those religions may still hold prejudiced attitudes towards certain minority groups. It is also possible for individuals in religions that traditionally hold prejudiced beliefs to reject those beliefs and be accepting of others. Therefore, religious orientation alone cannot predict prejudiced behavior.

Research on the Relationship Between Religious Orientation and Prejudice Suggests