Which of the following is the BEST reason why the governments of China and the USSR discouraged religious practices among their citizens during the 20th century? A. Both countries were centered on communist ideologies.
B. Religion was too closely associated with western culture.
C. The spread of Islam threatened established ways of life.
D. Both countries centered their cultures on humanistic ideologies.
E. Powerful religious organizations in both countries had more money and power than the government.