<span>They followed strict caste rules while interacting with people of other castes.
They believed that their present life was the result of their past karma.
They could choose any occupation, regardless of their caste. </span>
The answer would be social.
The first and foremost merit of Protestant Reformation is that it dispensed with one, unique, and unquestionable authority, embodied in the Roman Catholic Church. It opened the path to pluralism - a multitude of opinions that seek to be freely expressed, without censure and fear of punishment. It dismantled the dogma of one truth and one truth only - whether it be about God, Trinity, priests, an attitude towards worldly riches or anything else. Even though it was not secular, its focus on living in this world rather than in anticipation of heaven or hell, opened new perspectives for the development of secularism too.
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3. testify in court on behalf of immigrants
Special interest groups, for example, immigrants themselves, have the right, in a pluralistic society, to testify on behalf of immigrants.
4. get a Senator to introduce legislation to ensure healthcare for Hispanic children
As long as the special interest group uses arguments, and not money, it has the right to try to convince a senator to induce particular legislation.
5. meet with Congressional leaders to ask for the protection of religious minorities
This situation is similar to the one above. Special interest groups can meet with Congress people and try to convince them of certain acts or legislation, like for example, protecting religious minorities.
