5. Which sentence best describes the importance of religion in the author's community?
I
A. Religion becomes important as an escape from the fearful atmosphere in the community.
B. The citizens use their religious beliefs and rituals as an excuse to avoid potential conflicts.
C. Religion is the most important aspect of the citizens' lives and causes them to ignore the impending
problems.
D. The citizens' religious beliefs are the reason the Fascists have identified them for persecution.