The sociologist, is not concerned with the truth or falsity of any given religion; s/he only takes an objective look at religion. S/he does not study religion per se, but the effect of religious beliefs and practices on the social and cultural systems, socialization process, and personality development. When dealing with religion, sociologists mainly try to understand how religions shape society and conversely, how the historical and contemporary social conditions shape religions. Thus, according to sociological approach, religion should primarily be taken a social rather than theological or psychological phenomenon. The correct answer is D.