Task: Class Definition Understanding (ontology: Sciences/Biology)

Which of the following definitions best describes 'Mainline Protestantism'?

A. Protestant denominations focused on altering social and religious structures through revolutionary or other means and changing value systems in fundamental ways.
B. A Western Christian tradition which has developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation.
C. An informal grouping of Protestant denominations that contrast in history and practice with evangelical, fundamentalist, and charismatic Protestant denominations. Mainline Protestants were a majority of Protestants in the United States until the mid-20th century. A dip in membership across all Christian denominations was more pronounced among mainline groups, with the result that mainline groups no longer comprise the majority.
D. A historical Christian movement generally united by their belief in the ability of each human being to experientially access the light within, or "that of God in every one".

Answer: An informal grouping of Protestant denominations that contrast in history and practice with evangelical, fundamentalist, and charismatic Protestant denominations. Mainline Protestants were a majority of Protestants in the United States until the mid-20th century. A dip in membership across all Christian denominations was more pronounced among mainline groups, with the result that mainline groups no longer comprise the majority.