When tragic events happen, members of the community often come together for events like candlelight vigils that have their origins in religious practices, even if they are not done in accordance with the tradition of a specific religion. Why do people of differing faiths (or no faith at all) choose to participate in these kinds of events?

a) Everyone is religious when there is a crisis.
b) There are no other ways to publicly recognize tragic events.
c) Many people find comfort in rituals, whether they’re religious or not.
d) These services are designed to encourage people to adopt new religions.