Americans are breaking away from the authority of religious institutions to find their own self-chosen beliefs. Why is this change a challenge to the past understanding of religious beliefs? How do the changing attitudes toward religious beliefs encourage beliefs in the paranormal?

Brainliest to who answers! what is the function of a purchasing cooperative, or co-op?

Many of the mauryan empire’s huge pillars originally were transported from quarries in india. a. central b. eastern c. southern d. western

Jesse james, a 20-year old, was arrested for killing a police officer. as a newly elected prosecutor, you are responsible for prosecuting mr. james. you announce your decision not to seek the death penalty in this case, but under your state’s law, the offense charged is considered special circumstances, which would qualify as a death penalty case. your decision does not sit well with the law enforcement community.what are the potential hearings that might be involved in this case? be sure to describe them from the time of arrest through appeal.