Which statement is the BEST example of the contrasting roles of religion during the Middle Ages?
A In the Byzantine Empire, religious rituals were only on holy days, while in western Europe, religion was a part of daily life.
B In western Europe, marriage was allowed for the clergy, while in the Byzantine Empire, it was prohibited.
C In western Europe, religion was a source of conflict, while in the Byzantine Empire, religion encouraged compromise.
D In the Byzantine Empire, the patriarch deferred to political rulers, while in western Europe, the pope attempted to control political rulers.