Matthew and Ryan are devout Christian Fundamentalists and believe that homosexuality is against God's will and that homosexuals deserve to be punished. They spend a couple of evenings each week in gay bashing activities that include physical violence and verbal assaults. Based on their rationalization,which technique of neutralization is MOST applicable for Matthew and Ryan to maintain positive self-images?
A)denial of a victim
B)denial of injury
C)denial of responsibility
D)condemn the condemner

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Matthew and Ryan likely use the "denial of a victim" technique, as they believe that homosexuals deserve punishment, thus justifying their actions by perceiving the victims as deserving of the harm.

Matthew and Ryan Are Devout Christian Fundamentalists and Believe That